MASS CULTURE OF ALGAE FOR FOOD AND OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Abstract
Krauss, Robert W. (U. Maryland, College Park.) Mass culture of algae for food and other organic compounds. Amer. Jour. Bot. 49(4): 425–435. Illus. 1962.—Data are being collected which appear to support the use of unicellular algae for human food. Analyses of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins indicate that unicellular green algae, especially Chlorella, should be excellent sources of these nutrients. The effectiveness of the algae for the support of growth of chickens, mice, rats, and rabbits has been found to be good. However, only limited studies have been done with humans. The problem of acceptability varies with the nationality of the subjects and the preparation of the food. Serious gaps still exist both in the technology of production and in the experimentation required to establish nutritional value. Nutrition studies using algae free of bacteria are urgently needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1962
- Source ID
- 10.1002/j.1537-2197.1962.tb14961.x
Entities
People
- Robert W. Krauss
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Office of Naval Research