Evaluation of nutrient components of Bangia sp.

General nutrient components including moisture, ash, crude protein, lipid and carbohy-drate, inorganic elements, photosynthetic pigments, amino acids and fatty acids of Bangia sp. Were an-alyzed and compared with Porphyra yezoensis. The results indicated that the content of protein, totalamino acids and free amino acids accounted for 47.2 %, 42.6 % and 3.3 % in dried Bangia sp. , respec-tively, all essential amino acids were present in relatively high levels and desirable composition. Lipidwas 1.8 %, in which the eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) reached 50.5 %. In per 100 g dried material, thecontent of chlorophyll, carotenoids, phycoerythrin and phycocyanin accounted for 766, 208, 4 600 and2 963 mg, respectively. Inorganic elements necessary for human body were found to be abundant inBangia sp. The results showed that the nutritive value of Bangia sp. Was the highest among algae re-ported so far, and the industry of Bangia sp. Was provided with significant economic importance and de-veloping potential.