The global demand for protein is increasing daily. Millions of people are seeking plant proteins as alternatives to animal sources, most of which come from various grains and cereals. Several studies have reported that proteins from grains and cereals often lack essential amino acids and, therefore, cannot be considered complete proteins or be compared with proteins from meat sources. Hence, there's a need to explore sustainable protein sources for vegetarians.
Seaweed could be an excellent alternative to meat proteins, as it contains all the essential amino acids. The global demand for seaweed protein is projected to be nearly 1 billion USD by 2032. Furthermore, seaweed production contributes to environmental protection. Thus, this special issue aims to consider recent articles on seaweed protein.
The goal of this Research Topic is to collect updated research and review articles on protein extraction, modification, and application from various seaweeds. The articles should be well-organized and engaging enough to attract readers' attention. This collection aims to highlight how seaweeds can be a sustainable source of safe and healthful protein, what extraction methodologies can be applied to seaweed protein extraction, and how different functional foods can be developed using it.
This Research Topic welcomes the submissions of research and review articles exploring new insights into seaweed protein — its cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable extraction methodologies and possible applications across multiple industries. The topic will cover themes such as, but not limited to:
• Production of seaweeds targeting protein and optimization of growth parameters
• Comparison of extraction methodologies for seaweed protein and cost-benefit analysis
• Quality comparison of seaweed protein with other conventional protein sources
• Advanced application of protein obtained from various seaweeds
Keywords:
Marine plants, nutraceutical, vegetarian, novel food item, sustainable source, essential amino acids
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The global demand for protein is increasing daily. Millions of people are seeking plant proteins as alternatives to animal sources, most of which come from various grains and cereals. Several studies have reported that proteins from grains and cereals often lack essential amino acids and, therefore, cannot be considered complete proteins or be compared with proteins from meat sources. Hence, there's a need to explore sustainable protein sources for vegetarians.
Seaweed could be an excellent alternative to meat proteins, as it contains all the essential amino acids. The global demand for seaweed protein is projected to be nearly 1 billion USD by 2032. Furthermore, seaweed production contributes to environmental protection. Thus, this special issue aims to consider recent articles on seaweed protein.
The goal of this Research Topic is to collect updated research and review articles on protein extraction, modification, and application from various seaweeds. The articles should be well-organized and engaging enough to attract readers' attention. This collection aims to highlight how seaweeds can be a sustainable source of safe and healthful protein, what extraction methodologies can be applied to seaweed protein extraction, and how different functional foods can be developed using it.
This Research Topic welcomes the submissions of research and review articles exploring new insights into seaweed protein — its cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable extraction methodologies and possible applications across multiple industries. The topic will cover themes such as, but not limited to:
• Production of seaweeds targeting protein and optimization of growth parameters
• Comparison of extraction methodologies for seaweed protein and cost-benefit analysis
• Quality comparison of seaweed protein with other conventional protein sources
• Advanced application of protein obtained from various seaweeds
Keywords:
Marine plants, nutraceutical, vegetarian, novel food item, sustainable source, essential amino acids
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.