Microalgae have a huge potential as part of a healthy and sustainable diet. Written in cooperation with the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) and the ProFuture project, this article describes what microalgae are, introduces some edible species of microalgae and explains why we may be interested in eating more of them.

The article targets a lay audience as many European consumers are not yet familiar with microalgae, but are curious to learn more! It is available in 5 languages:

• English: Microalgae: what are they and how to grow and use them
• Spanish: Microalgas: Qué son y cómo cultivarlas y utilizarlas
• German: Mikroalgen: Was sind sie und wie werden sie kultiviert und genutzt?
• French: Microalgues : qu’est-ce que c’est et comment les cultiver et les utiliser
• Italian: Microalghe: cosa sono, come si coltivano e si usano

Another lay article explaining trending alternative protein sources to meat in Europe will be published soon - stay tuned!