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Aqua Feeds: Formulation & Beyond
Volume 1, Issue 4, 2004

Title:
Brown macro-algae
Section: Ingredients, pages 14-18
Author 1: Mr. Franck HennequartMr. Franck Hennequart
Email: fhennequart@eircom.net
Author 2: Ms. Elaine O’Connell
Author 3: Mr. John Spence
Author 4: Ms. Maria G. TuohyDr. Maria G. Tuohy
Email: maria.tuohy@nuigalway.ie
Address: Oilean Glas Teoranta,
Ballymoon, Kilcar,
Co. Donegal,
Ireland.

Web Summary

Brown macro-algae are rich in polysaccharides that are potential therapeutic agents. Particularly interesting is the unique presence of fucoidan, a family of polysaccharides that have distinct antibacterial, antiparasitic and antiviral properties. This article reviews the bioactive properties of fucoidan and presents facts on an algal product that is currently developed as a practical feed ingredient.

This article has several pictures and 5 tables.

A long-version of the article with a full set of references is available here.

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