Tag: Marine ingredients

The global nutraceutical market is projected to grow significantly, with marine organisms representing a vast and largely untapped reservoir of bioactive compounds. This exploration reveals the potential of novel functional food ingredients from marine sources, moving beyond traditional fish oil to harness the power of seaweeds, microalgae, and crustaceans for human nutrition.

Used for over 2,000 years in traditional medicine, conch powder is a fine substance derived from conch shells. This unique marine ingredient has a rich history in Ayurveda, where it is known as Shankh Bhasma, and is valued for its mineral-rich composition.