Continuing the series “Coffee with Charles” Charles meets up with Professor Shan He in Wuhan and they discuss the traditional food uses of seaweed and how the phenolic content of seaweed is now being harnessed to improve consumers health.
Synopsis
Seaweeds like Laminaria japonica, Undaria pinnatifida, and Gracilaria lemaneiformis offer significant nutritional benefits. Rich in bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, phytosterols, and antioxidants, these marine plants can enhance health. They support neuroactive functions, provide antioxidants, and promote intestinal health, making them valuable in food and health applications.
Read Professor Shan He's paper published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology here:
The research featured in a video interview to be viewed here: WATCH
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