Food commodities from microalgae

Oct 23, 2012Current opinion in biotechnology

Food products made from microalgae

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Abstract

Microalgae may provide a sustainable alternative for a substantial portion of the European Union market for edible oils and proteins.

  • Microalgal oils could replace major vegetable oils and deliver health benefits to food products.
  • The production surface available for microalgae is limited, but significant market potential exists.
  • Major breakthroughs in production technology and biorefinery approaches are necessary for feasibility.
  • Evidence on the safety of novel microalgal ingredients is required before market introduction.
  • Microalgae are associated with great potential as a sustainable feedstock for food commodities.

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