Insight in mechanisms to unlock omega-3 fatty acids from microalgae. KU Leuven
Microbial and Molecular Systems, Kulak Kortrijk Campus, Bioengineering Technology, Ghent and Aalst Technology Campuses, Centre for Food and Microbial Technology, Biology, Kulak Kortrijk Campus
Microalgal biomass is a rich source of nutritionally interesting components such as ω-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (ω-3-PUFA). Important health benefits are related to these components, but their current average intake is below the recommended level. This raises interest in food enrichment. ω-3-PUFA from microalgal origin can be added to food preparations in the form of extracted oil, or as whole biomass. In order to enhance extractability and ...