Naslov (eng)

The Green Secret of the Adriatic Sea: New Approaches to Utilize Ulva spp. from Boka Kotorska Bay

Autor

Ćujić Nikolić, Nada
Drakulović, Dragana
Mutavski, Zorana
Rakita, Slađana
Čabarkapa, Ivana
Šavikin, Katarina
Spighel, Muki

Opis (eng)

Macroalgae, commonly known as seaweeds, are probably the future functional food or pharmaceuticals since they have been recognized as multi-food use sea crops, with many nutritional and health benefits. The Ulva spp. are among the most widespread edible seaweeds, rich with polyphenolics and natural pigments, but not sufficiently exploited due to the specific taste and sensitivity of these bioactive compounds. The focus of this research was to establish new ways of utilizing Ulva, by applying green and safe innovative technologies for extracting and preserving bioactive compounds, making Ulva more acceptable for food or pharmaceutical consumption. The sampling of Ulva spp. in Boka Kotorska Bay (Adriatic Sea) was performed in July 2023 (Institute of Marine Biology, Kotor, Montenegro). The dried samples were prepared for extraction, before the microencapsulation process. Innovative microencapsulation approaches were performed for the preservation of Ulva-extracted bio-compounds (spray and freeze-drying techniques). The obtained microencapsulates improved Ulva’s physicochemical stability, limiting the inactivation of the polyphenolic compounds, and achieving high encapsulation efficiency associated with good bioactive protection. All fragments from this valuable sea resource may be used as uncostly bio-products rich in functional compounds, which could have commercial utilization and benefit Ulva species present along the Adriatic Sea.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2024

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Predmet

Ulva, extraction, microencapsulation, carriers, polyphenolos

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