Exploring the endogenous potential of microalgae in fruit and vegetable processing KU Leuven
Microalgae are considered promising functional food ingredients due to their balanced composition, containing various (essential) nutrients as well as health-beneficial components. However, their functionality in food products might not be limited to health aspects, as microalgae could also play a structuring role in food. Microalgae are actually rich in structural biopolymers such as proteins, storage polysaccharides, and cell wall related ...