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3. Uses, properties and value-added
3.1 Tropical algae for human consumption
The consumption of seaweed by humans is ancient and cultural in certain countries, particularly in Asia (remains of seaweed, mixed with fish bones and shells, have been found on Japanese archaeological sites dating back several millennia BC), and certain Pacific islands, but also in a few localities in Ireland, France and the UK .
The use of algae for human consumption is the most important market, accounting for around 80% of the world's algal...
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Bibliography
Bibliography
- (1) - REBOURS (C.), MARINHO-SORIANO (E.), ZERTUCHE-GONZÁLEZ (J.A.), HAYASHI (L.), VÁSQUEZ (J.A.), KRADOLFER (P.), SORIANO (G.), UGARTE (R.), ABREU (M.-H.), BAY-LARSEN (I.), HOVELSRUD (G.), RØDVEN (R.), ROBLEDO (D.) - Seaweeds: an opportunity for wealth and sustainable livelihood for coastal communities. - Journal of...
Websites
Site dedicated to seaweed : http://www.seaweed.ie/
Site dedicated to the taxonomy of algae: http://www.algaebase.com
Websites of some industries using algae: http://www.skippingrockslab.com (Ooho!)
Events
Lectures on the use of algae in various industrial fields:
AlgaeTech Conference http://www. algaetech-conference.com
International Algal Conference http://www.algae-Europe.org
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Regulations
Regulations applicable in France :
Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (Official Journal L 043 , 14/02/1997 P. 001-0006)
Opinions of the Conseil Supérieur d'Hygiène Publique issued at meetings held on June 14, 1988, December 13, 1988, January 9, 1990 and October 14, 1997,...
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