Seaweed salt from Ulva: A novel first step in a cascading biorefinery model

摘要: We compared post-harvest processing of two species Ulva (chlorophyta) using 36 washing time-by-temperature combinations. quantified the yield crystallized salt after evaporation water as a target product and characterized composition salts processed biomass, with additional aim improving biomass for production fertilizer, feed or fuel. Washing ohnoi tepida effectively reduced its mineral content concomitant crystalline Na:K ratios 1.1-2.2 maximum 19% soluble fiber (ulvan). The was 29% U. 36% tepida. Salts from both have potential human health applications functional foods. increased energy by 20-50% to 18 MJ kg⁻¹ protein contents 11-24% 27.4%. seaweed is therefore novel first step in cascading biorefinery model utilization macroalgal which simultaneously improves quality (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.