Emerging prospects of macro-and microalgae as prebiotic

AK Patel, RR Singhania, MK Awasthi, S Varjani… - Microbial Cell …, 2021 - Springer
Macro-and microalgae-based foods are becoming popular due to their high nutritious value.
The algal biomass is enriched with polysaccharides, protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids …

Fermentation of algae to enhance their bioactive activity: A review

A Pérez-Alva, AJ MacIntosh, DK Baigts-Allende… - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Fermentation is among the oldest recorded preservation methods; originally, it was used to
enhance the organoleptic profile and stability of food. More recent applications have focused …

Fermentation of microalgal biomass for innovative food production

C Garofalo, A Norici, L Mollo, A Osimani, L Aquilanti - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fermentation is an ancient method used worldwide to process and preserve food while
enhancing its nutraceutical profile. Alga-based fermented products have recently been …

Development of a Fermented Beverage with Chlorella vulgaris Powder on Soybean-Based Fermented Beverage

NI Csatlos, E Simon, BE Teleky, K Szabo… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The area of functional beverages made from plant-based or non-dairy milk is one of the
fastest-growing sectors in the world. The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris is a source of …

[HTML][HTML] Improvement of the probiotic growth-stimulating capacity of microalgae extracts by pulsed electric fields treatment

N Ricós-Munoz, AR Soler, JM Castagnini… - Innovative Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the nutritional character (carbohydrates, proteins, pigments,
and phycocyanin), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and the capability of simulating the …

A comprehensive review on medical applications of microalgae

H Huang, Y Lang, M Zhou - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Microalgae, which are mainly autotrophic organisms that exhibit widespread distribution and
rapid growth, have gained considerable attention in the past years. Various species of …

Prebiotic and Immunomodulatory Properties of the Microalga Chlorella vulgaris and Its Synergistic Triglyceride-Lowering Effect with Bifidobacteria

I Hyrslova, G Krausova, J Smolova, B Stankova… - Fermentation, 2021 - mdpi.com
The microalga Chlorella and strains of Bifidobacterium have been used in human or animal
food supplements for decades because of their positive health effects. The presented study …

Functional Properties of Chlorella vulgaris, Colostrum, and Bifidobacteria, and Their Potential for Application in Functional Foods

I Hyrslova, G Krausova, J Smolova, B Stankova… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The market for new functional foods and food supplements is rapidly evolving, with a current
emphasis on using natural sources. Algae, probiotics, and colostrum are rich sources of …

Innovative fermented soya drink with the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and the probiotic strain Levilactobacillus brevis ŁOCK 0944

S Ścieszka, M Gorzkiewicz, E Klewicka - Lwt, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to produce a lactose-free product with Chlorella vulgaris, providing a
large amount of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The survival rate of Levilactobacillus brevis ŁOCK …

Euglena gracilis Promotes Lactobacillus Growth and Antioxidants Accumulation as a Potential Next-Generation Prebiotic

J Dai, J He, Z Chen, H Qin, M Du, A Lei, L Zhao… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Euglena gracilis, a single-celled microalga with various trophic growth styles under different
cultivation conditions, contains nutrients, such as ß-1, 3-glucans, essential amino acids, fatty …