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Innovations in Limnospira platensis Fermentation: From Process Enhancements to ...
Spínola, Maria P.; Mendes, Ana R.; Prates, José A. M.The cyanobacterium Limnospira platensis, vulgarly Spirulina, has gained significant attention due to its high protein content, rich bioactive compounds, and health benefits, making it a valuable resource in biotechnology, nutraceuticals, food supplements, biopharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Re- cent advancements in fermentation technology have considerably improved the efficiency, scalability, and cost-effective...
Chemical Compounds, Bioactivities, and Applications of Chlorella vulgaris in Fo...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.This review presents the chemical composition, bioactive properties, and diverse applica- tions of Chlorella vulgaris, a green microalga widely recognized for its exceptional nutritional value and therapeutic potential. The study emphasizes the presence of key nutrients, including high-quality proteins, essential vitamins, minerals, and an array of bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, chlorophyll, and polys...
Impact of high Spirulina diet, extruded or supplemented with enzymes, on blood ...
Spínola, Maria P.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Costa, Mónica M.; Pinto, Rui M. A.; Lopes, Paula A.; Pestana, José M.; Tavares, João C.; Mendes, Ana R.The impact of 15% dietary inclusion of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) in broiler chickens was explored, focusing on blood cellular components, systemic metabolites and hepatic lipid and mineral composition. From days 14 to 35 of age, 120 broiler chickens were divided and allocated into four dietary treatments: a standard corn and soybean meal-based diet (control), a 15% Spirulina diet, a 15% extruded Spiruli...
Assessing the Influence of Cumulative Chlorella vulgaris Intake on Broiler Carc...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.The impacts of cumulative Chlorella vulgaris intake (proportion of microalga in the diet multiplied by the total feed consumed by each bird) on broiler carcass traits, meat quality and ox- idative stability were reviewed to identify the optimal intake levels for maximising benefits. Our findings indicate that a cumulative intake of 8.73 g/bird significantly enhances thigh yield, while levels ranging from 8.73 t...
Advances in Bioprocess Engineering for Optimising Chlorella vulgaris Fermentati...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.Chlorella vulgaris, a unicellular green microalga, has obtained significant attention due to its high protein content, abundance of bioactive compounds, and broad biotechnological potential. Used in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods, it is now gaining traction in cosmet- ics, biopharmaceuticals, and environmental applications. Recent advancements in fermentation technology, such as the devel...
Effects of high dietary inclusion of Arthrospira platensis, either extruded or ...
Costa, Mónica M.; Spínola, Maria P.; Tavares, Beatriz; Pestana, José M.; Tavares, João C.; Martins, Cátia F.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Carvalho, DanielaBackground This investigation assessed the effects of high dietary inclusion of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on broiler chicken growth performance, meat quality and nutritional attributes. For this, 120 male broiler chicks were housed in 40 battery brooders (three birds per brooder). Initially, for 14 days, a standard corn and soybean meal diet was administered. Subsequently, from days 14 to 35, chicks wer...
Impact of Chlorella vulgaris Intake Levels on Performance Parameters and Blood ...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.This systematic review examines the effects of cumulative Chlorella vulgaris intake levels on broiler chickens, focusing on growth performance and systemic health markers. The review establishes a clear relationship between cumulative C. vulgaris intake and significant outcomes in poultry nutrition and health through a detailed analysis of various studies. The correlation analysis revealed that cumulative C. vu...
Chemical Composition, Bioactivities, and Applications of Spirulina (Limnospira ...
Spínola, Maria P.; Mendes, Ana R.; Prates, José A. M.Spirulina (Limnospira platensis) is a microalga recognised for its rich nutritional composition and diverse bioactive compounds, making it a valuable functional food, feed, and therapeutic agent. This review examines spirulina’s chemical composition, including its high levels of protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, such as the phycocyanin pigment, polysac- charides, and c...
Dietary Ulva lactuca and CAZyme supplementation improve serum biochemical profi...
Ribeiro, David M.; Lopes, Paula A.; Pinto, Rui M. A.; Pestana, José M.; Costa, Mónica M.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Mourato, Miguel; Almeida, AndréUlva lactuca is a seaweed with antinutritional cell wall for monogastrics. Carbohydrate-Active enZymes (CAZymes) supplementation can potentially cause its disruption. This study evaluates four diets: Ctrl—control diet; UL—control + 7% U. lactuca (wild caught, powdered form); ULR—UL + 0.005% Rovabio® Excel AP; ULU—UL + 0.01% ulvan lyase on piglets’ haematologic and serologic profiles, hepatic lipids and minerals...
Effect of Laminaria digitata dietary inclusion and CAZyme supplementation on bl...
Ribeiro, David M.; Pinto, Rui M. A.; Lopes, Paula A.; Pestana, José M.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Costa, Mónica M.; Carvalho, Daniela F. P.; Mourato, MiguelSeaweeds, such as Laminaria digitata, are a sustainable alternative to conventional feedstuffs for weaned piglet diets, improving their health and mitigating environmental impacts. L. digitata has a complex cell wall that can be difficult for monogastrics to digest. However, carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) such as Rovabio® Excel AP and alginate lyase can help break down these polysaccharides and render in...