Novel Development of Pasta Enriched with Spirulina platensis Microalgae: Biochemical and Histological Parameters

Gamal  El-Sharnouby; Mahmoud Abughoush; Imranul   Choudhury

doi:10.35516/jjas.v20i1.1142

Authors

Gamal El-Sharnouby Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7101-1378
Mahmoud Abughoush Al Ain University,Abu Dhabi, UAE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8694-6168
Imranul Choudhury Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/jjas.v20i1.1142

Keywords:

Spirulina platensis, green pasta, Liver enzymes, in vitro model, Rats

Abstract

The present study aims to determine the effect of bioactive compounds (total phenolic, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity) of Spirulina platensis powder and its pasta products on kidney and liver diseases in rats. Pasta preparation enriched in spirulina powder with a standard treatment formulation. Pasta was supplemented by adding Spirulina platensis powder at different levels (5, 10, 15, and 20 %). The results indicated that rats treated with spirulina had lower plasma levels of ALT, AST, ALP, Albumin, creatinine, and total bilirubin after the end of the experiments. However, liver glutathione (GSH) concentration was markedly decreased as compared to the control group. In conclusion, pasta enriched with spirulina improved liver and kidney functions and enhanced oxidative stress indices. Additional studies are necessary to test the application of Spirulina platensis in other contexts.

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Author Biographies

Gamal El-Sharnouby, Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

Professor,

Food Science and Technology Department, Collage of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, P.O. Box 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

Mahmoud Abughoush, Al Ain University,Abu Dhabi, UAE

Science of Nutrition and Dietetics program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, P.O. Box 64141, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Imranul Choudhury, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

College of Pharmacy: Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 64141, United

Arab Emirates

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