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Microalgae as a potential source of single-cell proteins. A review
Barka, A.; Blecker, C. (2016). Microalgae as a potential source of single-cell proteins. A review. Biotechnologie, agronomie, société et environnement = Biotechnology, agronomy, society and environment 20(3): 427-436
In: Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement = Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society and Environment. Bibliothèque de la Faculté universitaire des Sciences agronomiques de Gembloux: Gembloux. ISSN 1370-6233; e-ISSN 1780-4507, more
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    Nutrients; protein content; biomass; production
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  • Barka, A.
  • Blecker, C.
Abstract
    Introduction. Microalgae can be considered as one of the most reliable natural sources of nutrients and other valuable substances that could satisfy the growing needs in food and energy. In this review article, the global potential for the use of microalgae and the protein content of a number of microalgae is examined with a brief description of the microalgae species. Literature. Despite the high protein content and the presence of other valuable substances in microalgal biomass, microalgae mass production is still at its embryonic level. Microalgal proteins exhibit good nutritional, functional and technofunctional properties when compared to some conventional protein concentrates. Conclusions. There is therefore a need for the mass production of microalgae to be boosted by public and private institutions in order to avoid protein shortages.
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