00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931313927518 Buklod 20150611153637.0 m |o d | ta 150611s2003 xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPVIS-00037483612 gift VML/ess 05.22.2024 eng LG 993.5 2003 F5 F47 Ferrer, Sherwin C. Assesment of nutritional content of seaweed capsule from "LATO" (caulerpa racemosa). by Sherwin C. Ferrer. Miagao College of Fisheries, University of the Philippines 2003. 57 leaves. text rdacontent unmmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier ThesiS (Undergraduate, Bachelor of Scence in Fisheries major in Fish Processing Technology) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas. 1992. Seaweeds are rich sources of protein and iodine; this has not been fully utilized since most Filipinos do not consume them as part of their diet and is not available in all areas. Seaweeds are also the source of the most bioavailable form of iodine. Lato (caulerpa racemosa) contains natural products such as: amino acids, ether, fatty acids, fiber, lipids, minerals, nitrogenous compounds, phytohormones, pigments, polysaccharides, protein and vitamins. By concentrating essential substances from the (caulerpa racemosa) into a capsule, its nutrients can be more available to those who cannot have fresh seaweeds in their locality and to those who do not eat seaweeds. Protein and iodine extraction from lato (caulerpa racemosa) was done using 10% NaCI as extractant. An average of 6.19% recovery for extraction was obtained. Each capsule contains approximately 500-mg. extract. The capsule contains 4 times as much crude protein and 19 times as much as iodine compared to the raw material. Extraction gave an average of 25.825% recovery for the crude protein and an average of 58.57% recovery for iodine. The capsule containing 500-mg. extract will supply an equivalent of 0.6%RDA for protein and more than 100% of RDA for iodine. The obtained extract is in powdered form, grayish-green in color, water activity of 0.68 and water solubility of 4.8 mg./ml. Fish-Processing. Ami, Letecia Thesis adviser. FI UPVIS UPV-CFOS LG 993.5 2003 F5 F47 Thesis