Nutritional and antioxidant potential of Gelidium corneum from the El Jadida coast, Morocco
October 2025 , Pages 785-794
Authors
Mounia Cherki Cherki 1 ; Ikram Taouam Taouam 1 ; Imane Dbila Dbila 1 ; Mohamed El Maaloum El Maaloum 1 ; Salma Madouf Madouf 1 ; Karima El Bouqdaoui El Bouqdaoui 2
1 Laboratory Health, Environment and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science Ain Chok, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco
2 Laboratory Care, Health and sustainable development, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Casablanca, Morocco
10.17656/11762
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Abstract
Gelidium corneum is a common red macroalgae (Rhodophyta) along the Atlantic coast of Morocco, particularly in El Jadida surrounding coast areas. It is recognized for its industrial importance as an excellent-grade agar producer, but also with growing interest because of its bioactive compounds with nutritional and pharmacotherapeutic values. The goal of the current investigation is to evaluate this marine species based on its macronutrient and secondary metabolite composition and antioxidant capacity. Chemical examination of powdered algal material revealed appreciable levels of protein (26 ± 0.0007%), carbohydrate (55 ± 0.006%), and lipid (6 ± 0.001%). Our algal sample proved to be nutritionally beneficial as a consequence of its high alkaloid, flavonoid, coumarin, and tannin content.Algal biomass has dose-dependent activity towards scavenging DPPH free radicals with high antioxidant activity. G. corneum from the El Jadida region has interesting functional properties in addition to nutritional value as expressed through its macronutrient and secondary metabolite content, and thus these marine products are worthy candidates for sustainable progress in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
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