Table 2.
Total protein, pigments and fatty acids (mg/g microalgae) and fatty acid profile (% total fatty acids) of A. platensis residue after treatment with Carbohydrate-Active enZymes [33].
| Nutritional Composition | A. platensis Control | A. platensis with Enzyme Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Total protein | 669 | 586 |
| Total carotenois | 3.04 | 2.73 |
| Total chlorophylls | 6.46 | 8.71 |
| Total fatty acids | 46.7 | 41.8 |
| 16:0 | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| 16:1n-7 | 1.51 | 1.51 |
| 18:0 | 3.10 | 2.74 |
| 18:1n-9 | 2.43 | 2.23 |
| 18:2n-6 | 18.4 | 18.8 |
| 18:3n-3 | 0.090 | 0.106 |
| 18:3n-6 | 24.7 | 24.6 |
| 20:0 | 0.202 | 0.224 |
| 22:2n-6 | 0.066 | 0.103 |
Control: A. platensis suspension incubated with PBS, Enzyme treatment: A. platensis suspension incubated with mix of enzymes.