Unrevealing the potential of macroalgae Porphyra sp. (nori) in food, pharmaceutics and health sector

IF 3.2 2区农林科学 Q2 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Journal of Food Science Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI:10.1111/1750-3841.70110

Rajdeep Kaur, Deepika Kaushik, Vikas Bansal, Avinash Sharma, Mukul Kumar

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Porphyra sp. (nori), a species of red seaweed, has garnered attention for its rich nutritional profile and diverse bioactive compounds. This review synthesizes current research on Porphyra nori, focusing on its composition, bioactive components, health benefits, and potential applications in functional foods and therapeutics. Key bioactives identified include polysaccharides, peptides, phenolics, and vitamins, each contributing to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties and also modulating the immune responses, supporting cardiovascular health, and influencing metabolic pathways. Furthermore, it serves as a valuable source of vitamin B12 and plays a crucial function in the synthesis of DNA, the generation of red blood cells, and the cognitive development of the neurological system. It reduces dependence on animal-derived sources for vitamin B12, whereas innovations in cultivation and processing methods significantly improve its absorption and market potential. Future research directions include elucidating molecular mechanisms, optimizing extraction methods, and exploring synergistic effects with other foods or pharmaceuticals. Porphyra nori emerges as a promising source of bioactive compounds, poised to contribute to personalized nutrition and preventive healthcare strategies.

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Journal of Food Science 工程技术-食品科技

CiteScore

7.10

自引率

2.60%

发文量

412

审稿时长

3.1 months

期刊介绍： The goal of the Journal of Food Science is to offer scientists, researchers, and other food professionals the opportunity to share knowledge of scientific advancements in the myriad disciplines affecting their work, through a respected peer-reviewed publication. The Journal of Food Science serves as an international forum for vital research and developments in food science. The range of topics covered in the journal include: -Concise Reviews and Hypotheses in Food Science -New Horizons in Food Research -Integrated Food Science -Food Chemistry -Food Engineering, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology -Food Microbiology and Safety -Sensory and Consumer Sciences -Health, Nutrition, and Food -Toxicology and Chemical Food Safety The Journal of Food Science publishes peer-reviewed articles that cover all aspects of food science, including safety and nutrition. Reviews should be 15 to 50 typewritten pages (including tables, figures, and references), should provide in-depth coverage of a narrowly defined topic, and should embody careful evaluation (weaknesses, strengths, explanation of discrepancies in results among similar studies) of all pertinent studies, so that insightful interpretations and conclusions can be presented. Hypothesis papers are especially appropriate in pioneering areas of research or important areas that are afflicted by scientific controversy.