Abstract:
Ulva, a genus of green macroalgae commonly known as sea lettuce, has long been recognized for its nutritional benefits for food and feed. As the demand for sustainable food and feed sources continues to grow, so does the interest in alternative, plant-based protein sources. With its abundance along coastal waters and high protein content, Ulva spp. have emerged as promising candidates. While the use of Ulva in food and feed has its challenges, the utilization of Ulva in other industries, including in biomaterials, biostimulants, and biorefineries, has been growing. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status, challenges and opportunities associated with using Ulva in food, feed, and beyond. Drawing on the expertise of leading researchers and industry professionals, it explores the latest knowledge on Ulva\'s nutritional value, processing methods, and potential benefits for human nutrition, aquaculture feeds, terrestrial feeds, biomaterials, biostimulants and biorefineries. In addition, it examines the economic feasibility of incorporating Ulva into aquafeed. Through its comprehensive and insightful analysis, including a critical review of the challenges and future research needs, this review will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable aquaculture and Ulva\'s role in food, feed, biomaterials, biostimulants and beyond.
摘要:
Ulva,绿色大型藻类的一个属,通常被称为海生菜,长期以来,人们一直以其对食品和饲料的营养益处而闻名。随着对可持续食品和饲料来源的需求持续增长,对替代方案的兴趣也是如此,植物性蛋白质来源。沿海水域丰富,蛋白质含量高,Ulvaspp.已经成为有前途的候选人。虽然Ulva在食品和饲料中的使用面临挑战,Ulva在其他行业的应用,包括生物材料,生物兴奋剂,和生物炼油厂,一直在增长。这篇综述旨在全面概述目前的状况,与在食品中使用Ulva相关的挑战和机遇,饲料,和超越。借鉴领先研究人员和行业专业人士的专业知识,它探索了Ulva营养价值的最新知识,处理方法,以及对人类营养的潜在益处,水产养殖饲料,陆生饲料,生物材料,生物刺激剂和生物炼油厂。此外,它研究了将Ulva纳入aquafeed的经济可行性。通过其全面而深刻的分析,包括对挑战和未来研究需求的批判性审查,对于任何对可持续水产养殖和Ulva在食品中的作用感兴趣的人来说,这篇评论将是一个宝贵的资源,饲料,生物材料,生物兴奋剂和超越。