AlgaWhey - Valorization of Whey Permeate with Microalgae
Summary
Food Biotechnology
Public
HEG Fribourg, Agroscope
Carmen Jungo Rhême
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November 2024 - April 2025
The goal of this project is to develop an innovative and sustainable approach for the valorization of whey permeate, a byproduct of the dairy industry, through the cultivation of microalgae.
Whey permeate, often considered as a waste product, is rich in nutrients but poses environmental challenges when discarded. Microalgae offer a promising solution to transform this byproduct into valuable products such as proteins and lipids for the food industry.
Several microalgae strains were screened to evaluate their growth performance and yields on whey permeate-based media.
Micoalgae strains were provided by Agroscope for this proof-of-concept study.