Spirulina with High Protein for Alternative Food Supplements

Abstract

Spirulina is a high-protein alga that can be farmed at a minimal cost and is extremely profitable. Algae come in 15 different varieties. Spirulina maxima and Spirulina platensis grow well in Tamil Nadu’s climate. The Maxima variety is well-suited to machine cultivation. Small firms can successfully breed the platensis variety. You may learn about a few of these advantages in this post. It’s a concentrated super alga that contains all of the essential amino acids as well as a whopping 68 percent protein. In addition, beta-carotene, vitamin B12, important fatty acids like Omega 3, and even zeaxanthin are antioxidants found in spirulina. Spirulina is a type of algae that is used as a food supplement. It is nutrient-dense and has numerous health advantages.

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Department of Botany, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu – 620 005, India.

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Department of Academics and Human Resource Development

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)

(An Institute of National Importance)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt. of India

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Pin Code – 613005

Dr. S. Vignesh

Dr. N. Baskaran

Dr. V. Eyarkai Nambi

Dr. M. Loganathan

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