Microalgae-Based Beverages
First Claim
1. A beverage comprising microalgal biomass containing at least 16% by dry weight triglyceride oil and/or at least 40% by dry protein in the form of a whole cells or a homogenate containing predominantly or completely lysed cells and an edible liquid.
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Abstract
The invention provides novel beverages and raw materials for the manufacture thereof, such beverage and raw materials containing microalgae of various species with varying components. Attributes of the microalgal biomass used in the invention include nutrition-providing materials such as carotenoids, dietary fiber, tocotrienols and tocopherols, and varying lipid compositions, particularly low levels of saturated lipids. Attributes of the microalgal biomass used in the invention include structural attributes such as improved mouth feel compared to alternative milk products such as soy milk and rice milk. The novel beverages provide delivery systems for high nutrition materials found in microalgae. The invention provides a new category of finished beverages based on microalgae (such as refrigerated and shelf stable liquids and emulsions) as well as compositions for augmenting properties of current beverages through inclusion of novel microalgae-based materials as ingredients.
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- 1. A beverage comprising microalgal biomass containing at least 16% by dry weight triglyceride oil and/or at least 40% by dry protein in the form of a whole cells or a homogenate containing predominantly or completely lysed cells and an edible liquid.
- 34. A method of making a beverage comprising combining microalgal biomass in the form of whole cell flakes or powder or a micronized homogenate in the form of a powder having a triglycerol oil content of at least 25% and an edible liquid to form a beverage.
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42. A fermented food product comprising:
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a. microalgal biomass containing at least 16% by dry weight triglyceride oil and/or at least 40% by dry protein in the form of a whole cells or a homogenate containing predominantly or completely lysed cells; b. an edible liquid; and c. a live microbe suitable for use in food products. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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