KMUTT researchers develop a spirulina production machine Meet the needs of health lovers who can feed themselves and eat by themselves at home.

The top can be opened to fill spirulina. and food conveniently

publish	Wednesday, February 22, 2023

From the strengths of Spirulina Or Spirulina that contains all 9 essential amino acids that the body can digest and absorb for use in the body as well as the amino acids from soybeans. already This seaweed also contains high protein content of 55-70% and high-value substances such as essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Many antioxidants such as phycocyanin and carotenoids Nowadays, spirulina is cultivated on an industrial level as a food supplement and mixed in cosmetics, widely distributed in the market.

Dr. Cheewin Atthasart (left), machine designer

But did you know that The heat-drying process of algae will result in the quantity and quality of essential nutrients being reduced or lost, especially the antioxidant phycocyanin. stimulate the immune system anti-inflammatory And help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, etc., has significantly decreased.

Algae culture pond of Algae Biotechnology Research Center

Therefore, “eating fresh spirulina” will allow consumers to get complete nutrition than eating dried seaweed tablets or capsules.

Compact design Convenient to raise and bring out for consumption.

For this reason, Algal Biotechnology Research Group, Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute (SorPor.) King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) brought knowledge about spirulina that was researched. For more than 30 years, the research group has recently developed a household-level algae production machine. That is suitable for people who want to consume fresh for health benefits. Able to raise spirulina for self-consumption By mixing food, snacks or drinks as needed.

Picture of a prototype of a household spirulina culture machine designed by Dr. Cheewin Atthasas.

Prof. Rattana Chaiklahan A researcher affiliated with the Algae Biotechnology Research Group, KMUTT said that this prototype The cost is about 8,000 baht, the cost of algae concentrate is about 1,000 baht per liter, and the food cost is 1.5 baht per liter. The electricity cost is about 1.31 baht per gram of seaweed. If there is cooperation in developing and extending to real commercial production It will be another innovation that allows consumers to have a healthy menu that they can raise by themselves at a tangible price. Interested entrepreneurs or investors can ask for more information at Algae Biotechnology Research Group Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute (King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi) (KMUTT. Bang Khun Thian) Tel. [phone]

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