Red algae (Rhodophyta spp.) are a diverse group of marine algae widely distributed in tropical and temperate oceans. They are rich in valuable bioactive compounds, including carrageenan, agar, sulfated polysaccharides, phycobiliproteins, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These compounds contribute to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, making red algae an important raw material in the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Applications and Benefits
Food & Beverage
- Widely used as a natural thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent.
- Processed into agar and carrageenan for food applications.
- Added to dairy products, desserts, beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.
- Used in functional foods and plant-based products.
- Incorporated into seaweed snacks and nutritional beverages.
