MACRO AND MICRONUTRIENT CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MACROALGAE Gracilariabirdiae AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FUNCTIONAL BLEND OF G. birdiae WITH THE MICROALGAE Spirulina maxima
Sustainability, coastal zone, social development, algae and food
The direct exploitation of the planet's resources interferes with the environment and the concern about the preservation of natural resources grows every day, thus increasing the search for sustainable alternatives. Macroalgae and microalgae are the main producers in the food chain and are currently gaining prominence in food. Microalgae have high levels of protein not only that but macroalgae are excellent sources of hydrogenated carbohydrates, making any food product functional. This study aims to investigate a food blend using the blend of marine macroalgaeGracilariabirdiae with the microalgae Spirulina maxima produced through mixed cultures. The first chapter identified the macro and micronutrient components of the macroalgaeGracilariabirdiae cultivated on the beach of Pitangui-Extremoz-RN. In this chapter, it was possible to verify in the T test that significant values of ash, protein, and carbohydrate contents were not found between the dehydrated macroalgae and the biomass. Metal analyses are within the tolerance allowed by Brazilian legislation. The results show that macroalgae are a sustainable and viable alternative for human consumption.