Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

Nutraceutical supplements provide health benefits, such as fulfilling the lack of nutrients in
the human body or being utilized to treat or cure certain diseases. As the world population is …

The demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly food sources and food ingredients
is increasing, and microalgae are promoted as a sustainable source of essential and …

Application of high-value algal metabolites (HVAMs) in cosmetics, additives, pigments, foods
and medicines are very important. These HVAMs can be obtained from the cultivation of …

Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) are essential fatty acids for
the growth, development and survival of virtually all organisms. There is increasing evidence …

Marine microalgae and cyanobacteria are sources of diverse bioactive compounds with
potential biotechnological applications in food, feed, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic …

Marine microalgae accumulate numerous compounds with commercial value including
carotenoids, proteins, biopolymers, and lipids, making them attractive feedstocks to produce …

Microalgae are often called “sustainable biofactories” due to their dual potential to mitigate
atmospheric carbon dioxide and produce a great diversity of high-value compounds …

Functional lipids, mainly ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) such as
eicosapentaenoic (EPA; 20: 5n-3) and docosahexaenoic (DHA; 22: 6n-3), are known to …

In recent years, microalgae have become a source of molecules for a healthy life. Their
composition of carbohydrates, peptides, lipids, vitamins and carotenoids makes them a …