Abstract
Microalgae contain a variety of bioactive lipids with potential applications in aquaculture feed, biofuel, food and pharmaceutical industries. While microalgae-derived polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and their roles in promoting human health have been extensively studied, other lipid types from this resource, such as phytosterols, have been poorly explored. Phytosterols have been used as additives in many food products such as spread, dairy products and salad dressing. This review focuses on the recent advances in microalgae-derived phytosterols with functional bioactivities and their potential applications in functional food and pharmaceutical industries. It highlights the importance of microalgae-derived lipids other than PUFA for the development of an advanced microalgae industry.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4231-4254 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Marine Drugs |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
Keywords
- Functional food
- Lipids
- Microalgae
- Pharmaceuticals
- Phytosterols
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