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  Algae as Fodder Algae, particularly seaweed, are increasingly recognized and utilized as a valuable source of fodder for various livestock, including cattle, chickens, and fish. Its high nutritional content, including proteins, vitamins, and minerals, makes it a beneficial supplement that promotes animal health and potentially enhances productivity.  Algal types used for fodder Both microalgae and macroalgae (seaweeds) are used as animal fodder.  Microalgae (e.g., Spirulina, Chlorella): Unicellular algae cultivated in ponds or photobioreactors. They offer high protein content (Spirulina contains up to 70%), essential amino acids like methionine and lysine, and omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA. Macroalgae (e.g., Kelp, Red seaweed): Multicellular marine algae, or seaweeds, that are harvested from coastlines or farmed. Brown, red, and green seaweeds are known to contain varying levels of protein, carbohydr...

    Algae as Food   Algae are used as Food: A  Large number of algae have entered the diets of human beings from ancient times. The earliest records are those of the Chinese, who mentioned such food plants as Laminaria & Gracilaria . The ancient inhabitants of Japan ate Porphyra as a healthful supplement to their rice diet. Its use became widespread, not only in Japan, but in China in the course of time. Kombu , a Japanese food, is prepared from stipes of the species of Laminaria. Algae that are Used as Human Food. The Algae growing as planktons, benthos, epiphytes, and in other common aquatic habitats provide a major source of food to small fishes, aquatic amphibians, and other animals. Since man is dependent on fish to supplement his diet, the algae prove to be a very important indirect source of human food. The practice of direct consumption of algae as human food is also present around the ...

  Power of Indian Traditional Foods Food Shelter Clothing are Our basic needs. Our basic drive for food is to satisfy hunger and food provides adequately for body’s Growth, Maintenance, Repair, Reproduction and supply energy for all our activities. All these functions of food must be supplied by “Nutrients” to maintain our body in Good Health. Food is any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body. Foods are composed of different substances the “Nutrients” which when consumed in adequate amounts fulfill all functions of body. Traditional Indian food. India has a very rich tradition of diverse food practices in different parts of the Country highly influenced by religion and region. These are treasure trove passed by our own ancestors. Being indigenous, the food preparations are mixed with the recommendations of traditional healthcare systems popular in that particular region, thus healthy. Contemporary modern food science describes f...