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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Microalgae are cultivated in photobioreactors and processed to yield high‑protein biomass for food.
Origin: Ancient Chinese and Aztec (Ancient) — East Asia and Mesoamerica
See full technique reference →Photosynthetic microalgae convert CO₂ and light into cellular proteins, pigments, and lipids. Harvesting by centrifugation followed by enzymatic lysis and ethanol extraction releases soluble proteins while preserving nutritional quality. Drying at moderate temperatures retains protein content and reduces moisture for storage.
Primary Reaction
Photosynthetic assimilation of CO₂ into organic biomass
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