Quick growth of Euglena microalgae can be achieved in tomato juice (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Quick growth of Euglena microalgae can be achieved in tomato juice

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Using tomato juice fortified with essential vitamins (B1 and B12) as a medium to grow the edible microalgae E. gracilis is six times less expensive than using the traditional “KH” medium. This innovative approach could boost the production of E. gracilis as food products and supplements.   

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Kyohei Yamashita from Tokyo University of Science

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