Bioactive Compounds from Spirulina spp.—Nutritional Value, Extraction, and Application in Food Industry

The surging popularity of plant-based diets and the growing emphasis on clean-label products have intensified interest in Spirulina within the food industry. As more people adopt vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian lifestyles, demand for plant-based protein sources has escalated. Spirulina’s high prot...

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Veröffentlicht in:Separations 2024-09, Vol.11 (9), p.257
Hauptverfasser: Marjanović, Blaženko, Benković, Maja, Jurina, Tamara, Sokač Cvetnić, Tea, Valinger, Davor, Gajdoš Kljusurić, Jasenka, Jurinjak Tušek, Ana
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Zusammenfassung:The surging popularity of plant-based diets and the growing emphasis on clean-label products have intensified interest in Spirulina within the food industry. As more people adopt vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian lifestyles, demand for plant-based protein sources has escalated. Spirulina’s high protein content and complete amino acid profile make it an ideal candidate to meet this demand. However, incorporating Spirulina into food products is not without its challenges. Its strong, earthy, or fishy taste can be off-putting to consumers and difficult to mask in food formulations. Furthermore, isolating Spirulina’s bioactive compounds while preserving their integrity is complex, especially considering the heat sensitivity of many of these components. Traditional extraction methods often employ high temperatures, which can degrade these valuable compounds. Consequently, there is a growing preference for non-thermal extraction techniques. This paper provides an overview of recent advancements in Spirulina cultivation, bioactive extraction, and their application in food products.
ISSN:2297-8739
2297-8739
DOI:10.3390/separations11090257