The richness of bioactive compounds in microalgae has long inspired their exploitation for
human nutrition. However, very few species are authorized for this use to date. Microalgae of …

Microalgae are sunlight-driven green cell factories for the production of potential bioactive
products and biofuels. Nannochloropsis represents a genus of marine microalgae with high …

It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will exceed 10 billion people, which will
lead to a deterioration in global food security. To avoid aggravating this problem, FAO and …

Microalgae represent a potential source of renewable nutrition and there is growing interest
in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass, eg, Chlorella and …

The exploration of new food sources and natural products is the result of the increase in
world population as well as the need for a healthier diet; in this context, microalgae are …

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 …

A wide variety of natural sources are under investigation to evaluate their possible use for
new functional ingredient formulation. Some records attested the traditional and ancient use …

Epidemiological studies are providing strong evidence on beneficial health effects from
dietary measures, leading scientists to actively investigate which foods and which specific …

Microalgae biomass can offer several compounds beneficial to human nutrition, including
lipids, proteins, minerals and pigments. In this sense, microalgae-based foods are already …

Microalgae are known for centuries, but their commercial large-scale production started a
few decades ago. They can be grown in open-culture systems such as lakes or highly …