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Biomass Nutrient Profiles of Three Microalgae: <i>Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris</i> , and <i>Isochrisis galbana</i>

Journal of Food Science · 2003 · Vol. 68(4) · pp. 1144–1148

Özlem Tokuşoğlu✉(Manisa Celal Bayar University)M.K. üUnal(Manisa Celal Bayar University)

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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.

Algal biology and biofuel production Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth Edible Oils Quality and AnalysisSpirulina (dietary supplement)Chlorella vulgarisFood sciencePolyunsaturated fatty acidEicosapentaenoic acidChlorellaDocosahexaenoic acidComposition (language)ChemistryAlgae

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