Table 2 Physiochemical characterization of dried biomass and protein concentrate (n = 3)
From: Concentration and characterization of microalgae proteins from Chlorella pyrenoidosa
Parameters | Dried biomass (% w/w) | Protein concentrate (% w/w) |
|---|---|---|
Moisture | 6.42 ± 0.34 | 4.43 ± 0.02 |
Ash | 4.56 ± 0.26 | 4.10 ± 0.13 |
Protein | 45.02 ± 2.73 | 78.30 ± 0.93 |
Fat | 22.89 ± 1.78 | 4.12 ± 0.12 |
Carbohydrate (by difference) | 21.11 | 9.05 |
Carbohydrate (by anthrone method) | 23.32 ± 1.05 | 12.80 ± 0.83 |
Water-holding capacity (WHC) | ND | 3.09 ± 0.01 |
Oil-holding capacity (OHC) | ND | 2.02 ± 0.04 |
Foaming capacity (FC) | ND | 95.00 ± 1.14 |
Foaming stability (FS) | ND | 97.45 ± 0.46 |
Thermal characteristic | ||
 T 0 (°C) | ND | 43.29 ± 1.91 |
 T d (°C) | ND | 60.10 ± 2.43 |