Functional foods is a very popular term in the social and scientific media; consequently, food
producers have invested resources in the development of processed foods that may provide …

Approximately 70% of the aquatic-based production of animals is fed aquaculture, whereby
animals are provided with high-protein aquafeeds. Currently, aquafeeds are reliant on fish …

Nowadays, one of the most important research directions that concerns the scientific world is
to exploit the earth's resources in a sustainable way. Considering the increasing interest in …

Background With the increase in world population, decreased farmland, and global climate
changes, ensuring adequate food supply to maintain food security is of immediate attention …

Animal-based proteins are the most consumed worldwide given their well-balanced
nutritional composition. However, the growing demand for animal proteins will not be …

Background Algae are aquatic organisms rich in several biocompounds, and major ones are
proteins and amino acids, carbohydrates and polysaccharides, lipids and fatty acids …

Macroalgae, or seaweeds, are a rich source of components which may exert beneficial
effects on the mammalian gut microbiota through the enhancement of bacterial diversity and …

Ulva lactuca is a green macro alga involved in devastating green tides observed worldwide.
These green tides or blooms are a consequence of human activities. Ulva blooms occur …

With rapid population growth and continued environmental degradation, it is no longer
sustainable to rely on conventional proteins to meet human requirements. This has …

Protein is one of the major macronutrients essential in human nutrition. Protein sources
especially animal sourced proteins are expensive, thus much work has been carried out to …