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what is the role of spirulina bacteria in food microbiology?


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The cyanobacteria (Blue-green algae) are the most ancient, filamentous, photosynthetic bacteria that use water as electron donor in photosynthesis giving out oxygen. There are two important species, Spirulina maxima and Spirulina platensis. These are multicellular organisms, which are multiplied by binary fission. Depending upon the presence of chlorophyll a, botanists included it as micro algae in the classCyanophyceae; but depending on its structural characteristics shown as a prokaryotic bacterium considered by the bacteriologist. This is the phytoplankton having rich of biomolecules in their structure include proteins (60%-70%), carbohydrates (20%-25%), essential fatty acids (18%), vitamins, minerals and pigments like carotenoids, chlorophyll a and phycocyanin. The phycocyanin is used in food and cosmetic industries. Because of the richest source of biologically required substances Spirulina considered as an excellent food source, with lacking of toxic characters and having corrective properties against viral attacks, anemia, tumor growth and malnutrition. Usage of Spirulina as a food supplement is used before the Columbus, Mexicans (Aztecs), presently some African tribes like “Kanembu” using as a main food source. Recent research noted that Spirulina as an animal food supplement implies an enhancement of the yellow coloration of the skin and egg yolk in poultry and flamingos, growth acceleration, sexual maturation and increase of fertility in cattle. Present studies indicated that cyanobacteria having some AIDS-antiviral sulpholipids, are much useful against HIV.

Answer 2

Role of Spirulina as an excellent source of single-cell protein. The cyanobacteria (Blue-green algae) are the most ancient, filamentous, photosynthetic bacteria that use water as electron donor in photosynthesis giving out oxygen. There are two important species, Spirulina maxima and Spirulina platensis.

Spirulina is a super food which supplements the body with proteins. It is a cyanobacterium that can be consumed by humans and other animals and is made primarily from two species of cyanobacteria. It is used as a dietary supplement as well as a whole food; and is available in tablet, flake and powder form. It is also used as a feed supplement in the aquaculture, aquarium and poultry industries.

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