Algae carotenoid pigments as new sources of halal bioactive ingredients

Halal Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is a substance used in a finished pharmaceutical product, intended to furnish pharmacological activity or contribute direct effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. It also provides a direct effect in restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions in human beings. Microalgae, which are single-celled microorganisms, are considered to be a rich source of diverse bioactive molecules. They play a vital role in the aquatic food chain as primary producers and can store complex organic compounds in their bodies, which can be released with the help of sunlight. Microalgae have evolved distinctive metabolic pathways, resulting in the production of remarkable secondary metabolites and unique structures that differ from those found in superior plants. Due to the high structural diversity of pigments, microalgae have the potential to produce pharmacologically valuable compounds, making them a promising source of bioactive molecules. This study aimed to examine the carotenoids pigmentation profiling from selected microalgae species subjected to different culture conditions. The methods involve are microalgae cell culture mass production, carotenoid sample extraction and HPLC analysis. The findings revealed that the composition and amount of carotenoids differ according to the microalgae species. Genetic factors appear to be a crucial factor in categorizing these species based on their individual carotenoids accumulation. In short, selecting the appropriate species with the ability to accumulate carotenoids is important in determining the sources of pigments for halal bioactive ingredients or for commercial purposes, particularly in the halal market

Mini review on halal food colourants and potential sources

According to Qur’an, every Muslim must ensure that their food comes from Halal sources. In addition, being taught to be conscious that food and goods must be Halal, Muslims must also be cognizant of the quality. The rest of the world is gradually beginning to see the significance of the Muslim need for Halal food and other consumables. For example, Malaysia, a diverse Muslim country, has a broad selection of Halal products and services and a high standard for food quality. As a result of the expansion of the food industry, societies now have access to a wide range of food products, including common foods, confections, desserts, and snacks. Despite the recent reduction in the permissible amount of synthetic colourants for consumer health reasons, many distinct synthetic food dyes continue to be widely utilised due to their low cost, high efficiency, and outstanding stability. Industry and customer awareness of Halal food and its quality should be evident. Hence, this paper aims to understand the issue and Halal concept in food. Focusing on food colourants sources and acknowledging the Halal standard in Malaysia. Based on the finding from this study, the concept of Halal should be combined with safety and health for consumer health, and there is a need for research into new resources for Halal colourants, particularly from natural colourant pigments compared to synthetic colourants

Carotenoid pigments from selected green and blue-green algae species cell culture as potential Halal Food colorants

Halal products are becoming widely recognised as a new standard for quality assurance and safety and also there is a strong need to investigate the potential of natural pigments, particularly carotenoids in microalgae to be fully commercialised especially in the halal market, health advantages, food products and dye technology. Therefore, this research aimed is to explore new sources of pigments as a halal food colourant. A total of 13 species were evaluated for carotenoid profile quantitative and qualitatively, namely, Chlorella fusca, Chlorella vulgaris, Selenastrum capricornutum, Pandorina morum, Botryococcus sudeticus, Botryococcus braunii, Chlorococcum sp., Ankistodesmus sp., Scenedesmus sp., Pseudanabaena sp., Synechococcus sp., Alkalinema sp., and Phormidium sp. The first 9 species are green algae while the remaining 4 are cyanobacteria. The main carotenoids identified through HPLC analysis were β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene, zeaxanthin, neoxanthin, lutein and violaxanthin which vary in the ratio between species. β-cryptoxanthin was detected substantially higher in Phormidium sp. (30.58 μg/g DW); β-carotene in C. vulgaris (356.15 ug/g DW); zeaxanthin in Synechococcus sp. (7731.30 μg/g DW); neoxanthin in Chlorococcum sp. (129.27 μg/g DW); whereas lutein and violaxanthin in C. fusca (220.14 μg/g DW) and (307.94 μg/g DW) respectively. The research’s significant outcome will be discoveries of new natural carotenoid pigment sources as potential food colorants for the halal industry

Algae carotenoid pigments as new sources of halal bioactive ingredients

Halal Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is a substance used in a finished pharmaceutical product, intended to furnish pharmacological activity or contribute direct effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. It also provides a direct effect in restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions in human beings. Microalgae, which are single-celled microorganisms, are considered to be a rich source of diverse bioactive molecules. They play a vital role in the aquatic food chain as primary producers and can store complex organic compounds in their bodies, which can be released with the help of sunlight. Microalgae have evolved distinctive metabolic pathways, resulting in the production of remarkable secondary metabolites and unique structures that differ from those found in superior plants. Due to the high structural diversity of pigments, microalgae have the potential to produce pharmacologically valuable compounds, making them a promising source of bioactive molecules. This study aimed to examine the carotenoids pigmentation profiling from selected microalgae species subjected to different culture conditions. The methods involve microalgae cell culture mass production, carotenoid sample extraction and HPLC analysis. The findings revealed that the composition and amount of carotenoids differ according to the microalgae species. Genetic factors appear to be a crucial factor in categorizing these species based on their individual carotenoids accumulation. In short, selecting the appropriate species with the ability to accumulate carotenoids is important in determining the sources of pigments for halal bioactive ingredients or for commercial purposes, particularly in the halal market

Abstracts of the International Halal Science Conference 2023

This book presents the extended abstracts of the selected contributions to the International Halal Science Conference, held on 22-23 August 2023 by the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Malaysia in collaboration with Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, University Islam Sultan Sharif (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam. With the increasing global interest in halal products and services, this conference is timely. Conference Title:  International Halal Science ConferenceConference Acronym: IHASC23Conference Theme: Halal Industry Sustainability Through ScienceConference Date: 22-23 August 2023Conference Venue: International Islamic University (IIUM), MalaysiaConference Organizer: International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University (IIUM), Malaysi