Safety evaluation ofGaldieriahigh-protein microalgal biomass

Protealg ® is the dried and ground whole biomass of Galdieria sulphuraria, a microalga naturally rich in protein and phycocyanin, and contains carotenoids. It is expected that Protealg will be consumed as a food ingredient or supplement by the general public. The safety of Protealg was evaluated in an Ames bacterial reverse mutation test, in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test, and 13-week oral toxicity study in rats at the dose levels of...