Food products from microalgae FAM – DISEÑO Y DESARROLLO DE NUEVOS FORMATOS ALIMENTARIOS A PARTIR DE MICROALGAS
AIM Design and development of food products based on microalgae and its derivatives.
RESULTS Analysis of the routes to obtain regulatory approval for human consumption of microalgae in Europe. Development of microalgae processing techniques according to food safety. Development of new microalgae based food products enriched on macronutrients (PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids) and micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) in the following categories: • • • •
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