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Seaweeds in Food: Current Trends
Cristian Rogel-Castillo1, Monica Latorre-Castañeda2, Camila Muñoz-Muñoz2
1Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Concepcion, Barrio Universitario S/N, Concepción 4070386, Chile.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Edible seaweeds offer rich nutrition but can accumulate heavy metals. Further research is vital for safe consumption, new food products, and promoting seaweed benefits globally.
Area of Science:
- Marine Biology
- Food Science
- Toxicology
Background:
- Edible seaweeds are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds.
- Seaweeds can accumulate hazardous heavy metals, posing risks.
- Global consumption of seaweeds is widespread.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review recent research on edible seaweeds.
- Analyze nutritional value and bioactive compounds.
- Assess seaweed use, acceptability, and safety (heavy metals, pathogens).
- Examine current trends in Chile for seaweed food applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent edible seaweed research.
- Analysis of nutritional composition and bioactive compounds.
- Investigation of heavy metal and microbial pathogen bioaccumulation.
- Examination of consumer acceptance and food product development.
Main Results:
- Edible seaweeds are globally consumed and nutritionally valuable.
- Potential risks from heavy metal and microbial contamination exist.
- Chile shows developing trends in seaweed food utilization.
Conclusions:
- More research is needed to characterize novel edible seaweeds.
- Further investigation into heavy metal control is essential for consumer safety.
- Promoting seaweed benefits and developing the algae-based industry are crucial.
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