Microalgae: A Nutritional Powerhouse
Narendra Kumar Maurya*
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
Absar Alam
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
Jeetendra Kumar
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
Durgesh Kumar Verma
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
Rajesh Jayaswal
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
Satyaveer
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 002), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Aquaculture, Microalgae, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceuticals
Abstract
Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that can be found in both saltwater and freshwater. Microalgal-derived food and nutraceutical products have enormous potential to slow the rate of malnutrition in developing countries. The abundance of proteins and other essential nutrients in microalgae has the potential to create a massive algae-based food industry dedicated to the commercialization of healthy and functional foods. Microalgae have been identified as promising sources of long-term bioactivities, with previous literature indicating a growing interest in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass.
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