Physicochemical Properties of Wild and Cultivated Saccharina Latissima Macroalgae Harvested in the Canadian Boreal-Subarctic Transition Zone

The study on Saccharina latissima macroalgae in the Canadian boreal-subarctic transition zone found significant differences in chemical composition and color between wild and cultivated samples, influenced by environmental factors like temperature, salinity, and radiation. Wild samples had higher protein content, while cultivated ones had higher ash content but lower crude fiber and carbohydrates. Color variations were observed, with wild samples becoming darker and greener over the summer. The findings suggest potential for optimizing macroalgae production and quality, with further research needed to understand the environmental influences on these properties.