Upcycling processes of uncontrolled macroalgae growth and residual biomass from pulses to obtain proteins for food and feed applications

ALEHOOP investigated the extraction of alternative plant-based proteins from residual biomass, specifically from macroalgae and legumes, as potential sources of low-cost dietary proteins for feed and food applications. By utilizing European biomass sources, the project aimed to reduce the EU’s dependency on protein imports and enhance raw material security.

The project validated proteins extracted from seaweed for animal feed applications. Experiments were conducted involving farmed animals, including fish, chickens, and pigs. These animals were fed different formulations containing varying percentages of ALEHOOP seaweed proteins to assess the effectiveness and viability of the proteins.