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Biomass Nutrient Profiles of Three Microalgae: Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris , and Isochrisis galbana
Author(s) -
Tokuşoglu Ö.,
üUnal M.K.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2003.tb09615.x
Subject(s) - spirulina (dietary supplement) , chlorella vulgaris , food science , polyunsaturated fatty acid , eicosapentaenoic acid , chlorella , docosahexaenoic acid , composition (language) , chemistry , algae , isochrysis galbana , nutrient , biology , botany , fatty acid , raw material , biochemistry , organic chemistry , linguistics , philosophy
Nutritional composition was determined for Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris , and Isochrisis galbana cultures. Data include the proximate composition, energy value, mineral elements, and fatty acid composition. Sixteen strains of these microalgae were obtained as a percentage of total fat. Total PUFA, SFA contents, n ‐3/ n ‐6 ratios, and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ratios were obtained. Protein content was high in Spirulina samples, whereas Isochrisis had the highest ash content. Spirulina is a rich source of γ‐linolenic acid (GLA); Chlorella was an important source of PUFAs. Spirulina is a rich source of K, Chlorella is rich in P, and Isochrisis is a good source of Ca and Mg. Se content of Isochrisis is higher than in the other microalgae.