Bioactive Seaweed Substances for Functional Food Applications: Natural Ingredients for Healthy Diets

Presenting various types of bioactive seaweed substances and introducing their applications in functional food products, this book systematically explores new ingredients and the bioactive substances that are both environmentally friendly and highly beneficial to human health.

This evidence-based resource offers an abundance of information on the applications of seaweed as a solution to meet an increasing global demand for sustainable food sources. It is an essential reference for anyone involved in seaweed substance research, seaweed processing, and food and health disciplines.

Key Topics

Discusses the use of bioactive seaweed substances as a new class of food ingredients

Outlines the use of seaweed as gelling agents used for food restructuring, coating and encapsulation

Systematically explores new ingredients and the bioactive substances that are both environmentally friendly and highly beneficial to human health