"Icelandic seaweed is an underutilized resource, at least in Iceland, but there are various things related to algae and they are relevant in our research," says Jón Trausti Kárason, an expert who is one of those associated with algae research at Matís.
Jón Trausti says that about 8 researchers at Matís work primarily on algae research, although more are related to those projects in one way or another. Among the recent products based on algae research by Matís scientists are skin products that the start-up company Marinox has launched, but they contain bioactive antioxidants that are made from seaweed and are considered particularly good for the skin. Among other products that are expected to be on the market soon, Jón Trausti mentions algae skyr and barley paste that is added with algae.
"In fact, it was a group of students who were with us last summer that started the development of the algae cloud and the product competed on behalf of Iceland in Ecotrophelia, which is a student competition in environmentally friendly innovation in food production. This went so well that the development work was continued and now the algae cloud is coming to market. Here is food on the go that is skyr and kelp flour in the base but flavored with blueberries and honey, "says Jón Trausti.
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