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ReviewFood science & nutrition2024

Microalgae as a potential raw material for plant-based seafood alternatives: A comprehensive review.

Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, İlknur Ucak, Maliha Afreen, Abhilash Sasidharan, Bello Mohammed Yunusa, Shuva Bhowmik, Ravi Pandiselvam, Tigran Garrievich Ambartsumov, Mohd Asif Shah

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Review in Food science & nutrition, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Shahida Anusha SiddiquiIndependent Researcher Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6942-4408
İlknur UcakDepartment of Animal Production and Technologies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Nigde Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9701-0824
Maliha AfreenDepartment of Animal Production and Technologies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Nigde Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7542-1318
Abhilash SasidharanDepartment of Fish Processing Technology Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Panangad India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4603-704X
Bello Mohammed YunusaDepartment of Food Science and Technology Federal University Wukari Wukari Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7700-5956
Shuva BhowmikCentre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Health Sciences University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3858-7359
Ravi PandiselvamPhysiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology Division ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Kasaragod Kerala India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0996-8328
Tigran Garrievich AmbartsumovFaculty of Technology and Innovation Management ITMO University Saint-Petersburg Russia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0604-6643
Mohd Asif ShahDepartment of Economics Kabridahar University Kabridahar Somali Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0351-9559

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microalgae presents an inducing potential as a primary raw material in crafting plant-based seafood alternatives, revolutionizing the landscape of sustainable food production. These microscopic organisms display a rich nutritional profile, presenting an array of nutrients such as essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals comparable to those found in seafood. Their versatile nature allows for the replication of seafood flavors and textures, addressing the sensory aspects crucial to consumer acceptance of substitutes. Furthermore, microalgae cultivation requires minimal land and resources, making it an environmentally friendly and scalable option for meeting the increasing demand for sustainable protein sources. The biochemical diversity within microalgae species provides a wide spectrum of options for developing various seafood substitutes. Moreover, advancements in biotechnology and processing techniques continue to enhance the feasibility and palatability of these alternatives. Modern technologies, such as 3D printing, provide convenient and efficient technological options to reproduce the identical texture properties of seafood. As society gravitates toward eco-conscious food choices, the exploration of microalgae as a core ingredient in plant-based seafood alternatives aligns with the quest for ethical, environmentally sustainable, and nutritious food sources. This expanding field holds immense potential for reshaping the future of food by offering appealing, cruelty-free alternatives while reducing dependence on traditional, unsustainable modes of seafood production.

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consumer preferencemicroalgaepigmentsseafood alternativessensory attributestexture profile

Identifiers

PMID39619996
PMCPMC11606832

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