Effect of Fermentation on Enhancing the Nutraceutical Properties of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)

Arthrospira platensis (spirulina), a filamentous fresh-water planktonic cyanobacterium, possesses diverse biological activities and a unique nutritional profile, due to its high content of valuable nutrients. This study aimed to further improve the bioactive profile of spirulina, by fermenting it wi...

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Main Authors: Elena de Marco Castro, Emer Shannon, Nissreen Abu-Ghannam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/5/1/28