Tropical Seaweeds as a Sustainable Resource Towards Circular Bioeconomy: Insights and Way Forward

Kee, Phei Er; Phang, Siew Moi; Lan, John Chi-Wei; Tan, Joo Shun; Khoo, Kuan Shiong; Chang, Jo-Shu; Ng, Hui-Suan

doi:10.1007/s12033-023-00940-7

Mol Biotechnol

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00940-7

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Tropical Seaweeds as a Sustainable Resource Towards Circular Bioeconomy: Insights and Way Forward

Phei Er Kee,

Siew Moi Phang,

John Chi-Wei Lan

et al.

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Seaweeds are one of the major marine foods with high values. The diversity of seaweed species significantly impacts their quality and is closely linked to their purity and safety. For the first time, this study established a model to discriminate seaweed species using a multi-element fingerprinting approach for species identification. Twenty-nine elements derived from seaweeds were analyzed. Chemometrics showed that seaweed samples could be well separated by the established multi-element fingerprints, of which Ag, Mn, Sr, and K were the most important variables for discrimination. Furthermore, the present study proposed an innovative risk–benefit assessment strategy for seaweeds that considers both risks and benefits, developing a novel risk–benefit assessment model from both dietary and medicinal perspectives for the first time. Our innovative strategy was well-conceived to accurately and effectively differentiate seaweeds based on species and scientifically evaluate both benefits and risks associated with seaweeds. This strategy is poised to offer invaluable insights into the sustainable growth of the seaweed sector and to bolster public health initiatives, ensuring a robust and forward-looking approach to both industry and healthcare advancements.

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Undernutrition is an important global health problem, especially in children and older adults. Both reversal of maternal and child undernutrition and heathy ageing have become United Nations-supported global initiatives, leading to increased attention to nutritional interventions targeting undernutrition. One feasible option is microalgae, the precursor of all terrestrial plants. Most commercially farmed microalgae are photosynthetic single-celled organisms producing organic carbon compounds and oxygen. This review will discuss commercial opportunities to grow microalgae. Microalgae produce lipids (including omega-3 fatty acids), proteins, carbohydrates, pigments and micronutrients and so can provide a suitable and underutilised alternative for addressing undernutrition. The health benefits of nutrients derived from microalgae have been identified, and thus they are suitable candidates for addressing nutritional issues globally. This review will discuss the potential benefits of microalgae-derived nutrients and opportunities for microalgae to be converted into food products. The advantages of microalgae cultivation include that it does not need arable land or pesticides. Additionally, most species of microalgae are still unexplored, presenting options for further development. Further, the usefulness of microalgae for other purposes such as bioremediation and biofuels will increase the knowledge of these microorganisms, allowing the development of more efficient production of these microalgae as nutritional interventions.

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Tropical Seaweeds as a Sustainable Resource Towards Circular Bioeconomy: Insights and Way Forward

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References 163 publications

Preparation of carrageenan fibers promoted by hydrogen bonding in a NaCl coagulation bath

Preparation of carrageenan fibers promoted by hydrogen bonding in a NaCl coagulation bath

Multi-Element Fingerprinting Combined with Chemometrics for Identification of Seaweeds and Innovative Risk–Benefit Assessment

Improving Undernutrition with Microalgae

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