Code
01D00724
Duration
01 November 2024 → 31 October 2028
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Environmental impact and risk assessment
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Medical and health sciences
- Nutraceuticals
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Agricultural and food sciences
- Food sciences and (bio)technology not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Seaweed
Bioactive peptide
Bioavailability
Bioaccessibility
Heavy metals
Risk assessment
Project description
Ulva, a popular seaweed in Asia and Europe, is rich in proteins. The digestion of these proteins may boost its benefits through bioactive peptides. However, worries lingers about its high heavy metal levels. This project aims to assess Ulva protein potential antidiabetic effects post-digestion and evaluate heavy metal content, bioaccessibility, and the risk-benefit ratio of the final product.