Brown algae are becoming increasingly popular as a food source and dietary supplement in
Europe and other Western countries. As they are highly rich in iodine, they represent a …

The introduction of complementary foods (CFs) is a critical step in an infant's transition to
solid foods, providing essential nutrients beyond breast milk. However, CFs may contain …

Heavy metal exposure via food consumption is inadequately investigated and deserves
considerable attention. We collected hundreds of food ingredients and daily meals and …

Seaweeds are a rich source of nutritional and functional compounds, but they also
accumulate heavy metals. Here, the chemical composition (crude protein, total lipids …

The brown seaweed species Alaria esculenta and Saccharina latissima are commercial
edible resources in Norway. There are knowledge gaps regarding these species …

The nutritional value, elemental and fatty acid composition as well as key biological activities
were determined in a large brown seaweed species (Saccorhiza polyschides, abundant in …

Seaweed products currently emerging in Europe are known to be potentially contaminated
by toxic elements. The present study focused on the contents and bioaccessibility of trace …

Moderate or severe food insecurity affect 2 billion people worldwide. The four pillars of food
security (availability, access, use and stability) are in danger due to the impact of climatic …

Fucus spiralis is an edible brown seaweed (SW) found in the Portuguese Coast. It has been
reported to have high antioxidant activity, which may elicit a potential use for the food …

Brazil has a megadiversity that includes marine species that are distributed along 800 km of
shoreline. This biodiversity status holds promising biotechnological potential. Marine …