Acronym Omics4Algae
Category
Aquaculture
Title Lipid tools for the chemical phenotyping, traceability and valorization of aquaculture marine macroalgae as a sustainable source of high-value compounds Programme Nat. Programme (supported by ESIF)
Instrument (FP6)
Contact Type (FP7)
Strand (Interreg)
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Theme (FP7)
Activity Area (FP6)
Regional Area (Interreg)
Action (COST)
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Specific Programme (FP7)
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Funding source National-European Coordinator Rosario Domingues Coordinator email NA
Coordinator institution
CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (Portugal)
Institutions involved
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Start year 2018 End year 2021 Funding (€) € 237,358 Website https://www.cesam-la.pt/projetos/omics4algae-ferramentas-lipidicas-para-a-fenotipagem-quimica-rastreabilidade-e-valorizacao-de-macroalgas-marinhas-da-aquicultura-como-fonte-sustentavel-de-compostos-de-alto-valor/ Summary Macroalgae are consumed worldwide and are an important source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. Its consumption is beneficial for health and the prevention of chronic diseases. The polar lipids of macroalgae are one of the most attractive nutrients as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and have bioactive properties, contributing to their valorization. The lack of knowledge about the polar lipid content and profile of these algae prevents the exploration of their biotechnological potential. The growing interest in macroalgae cultivated for food, feed and pharmaceutical products in Western countries requires new knowledge about their constituents and new traceability tools. Lipids, pigments and elements (C:N:P ratios, δ (15) N values) are dependent on the macroalgae phylogeny, life stage and environment, so they are good tools for their traceability. as main objectives: a) characterize the polar lipid profile of macroalgae produced in aquaculture using modern omics approaches based on mass spectrometry (MS); b) bioprospect for bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, promoting the valorization of macroalgae produced in aquaculture; c) propose signatures of fatty acids, pigments and elemental composition for product identification, certification of origin and quality control of macroalgae and/or macroalgae-based products; d) Promote the application of seaweed in new products and promote the transfer of knowledge about the benefits of seaweed to the general public and stakeholders in order to increase social acceptability. This project will be developed at the University of Aveiro in a multidisciplinary team with collaboration between experts in Omics from the Department of Chemistry and experts in traceability of marine organisms from the Department of Biology-CESAM. The consortium has strong collaborations with Alga + local producer of edible algae in Multi Integrated Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA). The results obtained will contribute to the valorization of seaweed as functional foods and a sustainable source of bioactive phytochemicals, promoting new products and applications, increasing their socioeconomic value and contributing to the competitiveness of the region, promoting the valorization of sustainable endogenous resources, in accordance with Europe's Bioeconomy 2020 recommendations to innovate for sustainable growth.
Keywords
Traceability;
Human health;
Human food;
Bioactive compounds;
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA);
Product development;
Bioprospecting;
Market;
Algae;
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