Making the most of microalgae
Date:
19/05/2016
High in oils, protein and other valuable compounds, such as antioxidants and enzymes, microalgae grow in water in large concentrations using few resources. They have potential for many industries, but so far their main commercial use is in health products such as Spirulina and Chlorella supplements, aquaculture and cosmetics. Only 9 200 tonnes are farmed annually worldwide for food and feed, according to the EU’s Joint Research Centre – a tiny fraction of the potential harvest.
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http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/news/making-most-microalgae