Tag: Laminarin

According to scientific research, brown algae possess a far richer and more varied profile of bioactive compounds compared to their green and red counterparts, a trait that makes their extracts highly sought after in the nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. These complex organisms contain a unique array of polysaccharides, pigments, and nutrients that fuel their biological activity.

Approximately 10–20% of the dry weight of brown algae consists of mannitol, one of their primary photosynthetic products. This sweet-tasting sugar alcohol, along with the polysaccharide laminarin, is the main form of stored carbon in brown algae, also known as Phaeophyceae. This unique storage mechanism is key to their survival in fluctuating marine environments.