Peptidomic profiling of in vitro digesta from diverse microalgae species

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the protein quality, digestibility, and peptide profiles of various microalgae species after digestion.
• Evaluated eight microalgae species for their protein quality and digestibility.
• Conducted simulated gastrointestinal digestion to analyze peptide profiles.
• Used peptidomic profiling techniques to characterize peptide composition.
• Demonstrated significant variations in protein quality among the species evaluated.
• Identified unique peptide profiles linked to higher digestibility in certain microalgae species.
• Found that some microalgae provide beneficial peptides during digestion, indicating potential for human nutrition.