Microalgae: Potential novel protein for sustainable human nutrition

E Williamson, IL Ross, BT Wall, B Hankamer - Trends in Plant Science, 2024 - cell.com
To support a global population of~ 10 billion people in 2050, dietary protein demand is
forecast to increase 32–78% compared to 2017, requiring significantly higher planetary …

Algae as a potential source of protein meat alternatives

J Espinosa-Ramírez… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
With the rise of plant-based meat alternatives, there is a growing need for sustainable and
nutritious sources of protein. Alga is a rich protein source, and initial studies show that it can …

The potential use of microalgae for nutrient supply and health enhancement in isolated and confined environments

J Zhang, H Yang, Y Sun, B Yan… - … Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Exploring isolated and confined environments (IACEs), such as deep‐sea ecosystems, polar
regions, and outer space, presents multiple challenges. Among these challenges, ensuring …

Algae: A promising and sustainable protein-rich food ingredient for bakery and dairy products

P Bhatnagar, P Gururani, A Parveen, P Gautam… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The consumer demand for protein rich foods urges the exploration for novel products of
natural origin. Algae can be considered as a gold mine of different bioactive compounds …

Protein quality and protein digestibility of vegetable creams reformulated with microalgae inclusion

B Prandi, F Boukid, S Van De Walle, S Cutroneo… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are considered a valuable source of proteins that are used to enhance the
nutritional value of foods. In this study, a standard vegetable cream recipe was reformulated …

Current challenges of microalgae applications: exploiting the potential of non‐conventional microalgae species

PS Occhipinti, N Russo, P Foti… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The intensified attention to health, the growth of an elderly population, the changing
lifestyles, and the medical discoveries have increased demand for natural and nutrient‐rich …

Plant-based proteins: advances in their sources, digestive profiles in vitro and potential health benefits

M Li, L Zou, L Zhang, G Ren, Y Liu… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Plant-based proteins (PBPs), which are environmentally friendly and sustainable
sources of nutrition, can address the emerging challenges facing the global food supply due …

Effect of Selected Mechanical/Physical Pre-Treatments on Chlorella vulgaris Protein Solubility

MP Spínola, MM Costa, JAM Prates - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chlorella vulgaris has been recognized as an interesting alternative feeding source since it
contains a good amount of high-quality protein. However, the presence of a recalcitrant cell …

Is it still meat? The effects of replacing meat with alternative ingredients on the nutritional and functional properties of hybrid products: a review

J Tkaczewska, T Mungure, R Warner - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Consumer interest in a shift toward moderating animal products in their diets (flexitarian) is
constantly increasing. One way to meet this consumer demand is through hybrid meat …

Comparative efficacy of amino acid availability and peptidomic analysis of alternative proteins from different sources under dynamic in vitro protein digestion

Z Zhou, S Luo, Y Jin, X Wu, X Liu, J Chen - Food Hydrocolloids, 2025 - Elsevier
The increasing global demand for animal protein highlights the critical necessity of exploring
alternative protein sources. Accessing the nutritional characteristics of emerging alternative …