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Published on: November 21, 2023
Seaweed metabolomics: A review on its nutrients, bioactive compounds and changes in climate change
Eunyoung Park1, Hahyeong Yu1, Jeong-Ho Lim2
1Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Seaweed, an important food resource in several Asian countries, contains various metabolites, including sugars, organic acids, and amino acids; however, their content is affected by prevailing environmental conditions. This review discusses seaweed metabolomics, especially the distribution of primary and functional secondary metabolites (e.g., carotenoids, polyphenols) in seaweed. Additionally, the effects of global warming on seaweed metabolite profile changes are discussed. For example, high temperatures can increase amino acid levels in seaweeds. Overall, understanding the effects of global warming on seaweed metabolite profiles can be useful for evaluating the nutritional composition of seaweeds as food. This review provides an overview of recent applications of metabolomics in seaweed research as well as a perspective on the nutrient content and cultivation of seaweeds under climate change scenarios.
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