Description
The Algavalue project intends to optimize the biotechnological process of squalene production, of high health interest given its anti-oxidative and anti-carcinogenic properties, from a heterotrophic microalgae that, in certain growing conditions, besides producing significant amounts of squalene, produces other compounds of high value and commercial interest, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), carotenoids and others. In addition, the project intends to develop strategies for the bio-refineries by-products and waste valorization, promoting more environmentally sustainable practices and adding commercial value to this activity.
Main Local Researcher
Jorge Saraiva (REQUINTE)
Coordination
Depsiextracta Tecnologias Biológicas, Lda
Partners
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IPL), o Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) e a Universidade de Aveiro (UA)
Outputs
Evaluating the Potential of the Defatted By-Product of Aurantiochytrium sp. Industrial Cultivation as a Functional Food
Reboleira, J; Felix, R; Felix, C; de Melo, MMR; Silva, CM; Saraiva, JA; Bandarra, NM; Teixeira, B; Mendes, R; Paulo, MC; Coutinho, J; Lemos, MFLSupercritical CO2 extraction of Aurantiochytrium sp. biomass for the enhanced recovery of omega-3 fatty acids and phenolic compounds
de Melo, MMR; Sapatinha, M; Pinheiro, J; Lemos, MFL; Bandarra, NM; Batista, I; Paulo, MC; Coutinho, J; Saraiva, JA; Portugal, I; Silva, CMSponsors
