Algae and Their Nutritional Value

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts related to algae, their nutritional value, and their uses in various industries.

Nutraceuticals

Products derived from food sources that provide health benefits, including medical benefits.

Superfoods

Foods that are nutrient-rich and considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

Doplňky stravy

Dietary supplements that provide nutrients that may be missing from a person's diet.

Autotrophic organisms

Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances.

Heterotrophic organisms

Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms.

Phototrophic organisms

Organisms that obtain energy from light.

Chemotrophic organisms

Organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of electron donors in their environments.

Agar

A gelatinous substance derived from red algae, used as a thickener in food.

Chlorella

A type of green microalga rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Hematococcus pluvialis

A microalga known for producing the carotenoid astaxanthin, which is an antioxidant.

Crypthecodinium cohnii

A dinoflagellate known for its ability to produce omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA.

Spirulina

A cyanobacteria known for its high protein content and various health benefits, often used as a dietary supplement.

Bioactive compounds

Compounds that have effects on living organisms, often derived from plants and algae.

Polysaccharides

Carbohydrates that are made up of long chains of sugar molecules, important as a source of energy.

Essential amino acids (AMK)

Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food.

Mineral sources in algae

Algae can be sources of essential minerals like calcium, iron, iodine, and magnesium.

Algal biomass

The total mass of algae, which can be used as a dietary supplement or in other industries.

Processing of microalgae biomass

The steps involved in harvesting and utilizing microalgae for various applications.

Specific proteins in Spirulina

Proteins found in Spirulina that provide a balanced amino acid profile, beneficial for nutrition.