The algae biorefinery ideas have getting lot of attention recently. The newly emerging algae
mediated bioeconomy takes precedence to characterizing and tackling significant …

Background Worldwide consumers seek most delightful and appealing foodstuffs, at the
same time they require safer, more nutritious and healthier products. Color is one of the most …

Microalgae, as a photosynthetic autotrophic organism, contain a variety of bioactive
compounds, including lipids, proteins, polysaccharides, which have been applied in food …

Chlorella and Spirulina are the two of the most well-known microalgae genus. Both
microalgae genus have a significant content of proteins, vitamins, pigments, fatty acids …

Phycocyanins (PCYs) are a group of luxuriant bioactive compounds found in blue-green
algae with an estimated global market of about US $250 million within this decade. The …

Phycocyanin (C-PC) application by the industry is still limited due to extraction methods
drawbacks and to the low stability of these compounds after the extraction process. To …

Phycocyanin and phycoerythrin are photosynthetic pigments extracted from microalgae with
great biotechnological potential due to their intense colors, fluorescent properties and …

Background Enzymatic hydrolysates containing peptides with biological activity are being
studied as potential novel ingredients in functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals …

The cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis, spirulina, is a source of pigments such as
phycobiliprotein and phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is used in the food, cosmetics, and …

Highlights•The microalgal biomass is rich in lipids, proteins and carbohydrates.•Microalgae
have potential applications in functional food supplements.•Microalgae contains …