Stabilization of seaweeds polyphenols

Microencapsulated seaweed phenolics as natural, sustainable sources of bioactive ingredients

Seaweeds are widely used in foods and as a source of hydrocolloids, functional polysaccharides, and biofertilizers.
They also contain potent health promoting antioxidants such as phenolics which are unstable and currently
underutilised. Our aim is to sustainably recover phenolics from Australian seaweeds and microencapsulate them
into stable bioactive powders suitable for incorporation into food, animal and aqua feeds as natural
replacements for artificial food antioxidants.
This project provides significant potential to expand the seaweed industry in Australia to benefit regional coastal
communities, positively impact upon climate change and ocean acidification and to capture additional value from
existing applications of seaweeds.