Tag: Phycobilins

With approximately 6,000 different species, red algae is the largest group of seaweeds and a rich source of bioactive compounds. What are the active ingredients in red algae, and how do these potent compounds contribute to its wide-ranging applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals?

Red algae, or Rhodophyta, represent one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae, with over 6,000 species existing worldwide. These marine organisms are a remarkably rich source of diverse compounds, including unique polysaccharides, proteins, minerals, and pigments that give them their characteristic color.