Applications of Bioactive Seaweed Substances in Functional Food Products

Abstract Seaweeds contain many types of bioactive substances with health benefits that are not easily obtained from land-based foodstuff. As consumers pay more and more attention to healthy natural ingredients, there is a huge scope of applications for seaweed-derived bioactive substances in functional foods and nutraceuticals. With health benefits beyond the basic nutrition, bioactive seaweed substances (BASS) can, through their diversified range of structures and properties, help design functional food products that can correct nutritional deficiencies, promote optimal health, and reduce the risk of disease. In addition, the application of modern science and technology in the research and development of BASS can be used to provide many additional functional foods, and future scientific and technological advances promise an even greater range of health benefits for consumers.