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Potential utilization of algal protein concentrate as a food ingredient in space habitatsGreen alga Scenedesmus obliquus was studied as one of the potential sources of macronutrients in a space habitat. Algal protein concentrate (70.5% protein) was incorporated into a variety of food products such as bran muffins, fettuccine (spinach noodle imitation) and chocolate chip cookies. Food products containing 20 to 40% of incorporated algal proteins were considered. In the sensory analysis the greenish color of the bran muffins and cookies was not found to be objectional. The mild spinachy flavor (algae flavor) was less detectable in chocolate chip cookies than in bran muffins. The color and taste of the algae noodles were found to be pleasant and compared well with commercially available spinach noodles. Commercially available spray-dried Spirulina algae was also incorporated so the products can be compared with those containing Scenedesmus obliquus concentrate. Food products containing commercial algae had a dark green color and a "burnt after taste" and were less acceptable to the panelists.
Document ID
20040090197
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Nakhost, Z.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering Cambridge 02139, United States)
Karel, M.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Sciences des aliments
Volume: 9
ISSN: 0240-8813
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Life Support Systems
NASA Discipline Number 61-10
NASA Program CELSS
Non-NASA Center

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