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Consumer knowledge and attitudes towards microalgae bioactives

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1

Could you indicate to which group you belong to?

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2

Are you aware of the possibilities of sustainable environmental developments?

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3

Do you consume natural supplements that you consider beneficial for your health?

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4

Among the products of marine origin, which group do you consider to be the market leader?

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5

Some species of microalgae with biotechnological applications are used in different commercial sectors. Please indicate and order from 1 to 7 according to your knowledge.

Change the order according to your preference (1. - most important, 7.- less important)
6

Have you ever consumed or used any product derived from microalgae?

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7

Would you consider adding supplements based on metabolites and phytochemicals extracted from algae (macro- and microalgae) with functional potential to your daily diet?

Functional foods are those foods that are made not only for their nutritional characteristics but also to fulfill a specific function such as improving health and reducing the risk of contracting diseases
8

Point out the importance of the following techno-economic barriers that limit the development of microalgae production and its derived products

Distinguish between crucial, very important and less important
9

The following proposals present some threats that could limit the future development of the microalgae sector in the Macaronesian region (Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde and Salvaje Islands). Indicate those that you consider relevant for the next 10 years.

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10

Among the following proposals, indicate those that you consider most important to positively differentiate the Macaronesian geographical area (Azores, Madeira, Canaries, Cape Verde and Salvaje Islands) with respect to other European areas.

Select an answer in each row (very important, important, irrelevant)
11

Please indicate how you anticipate the development of the following markets in the microalgae sector in the next 10 years.

Check one answer in each row (very promising, moderately promising, irrelevant)
12

From the following options, select those that you consider to have a positive commercial impact and economic value added to a microalgae-based product

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13

Are you aware of the existence of companies or public bodies that develop biomass production and processing systems for the generation of products from microalgae?

Please select an answer. If you have marked YES, please indicate the name of the company / organization and geographic location.
14

In general terms, do you consider that society is unaware of the current role of microalgae and its future possibilities ?

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15

If you belong to the business sector, please indicate in which field your company is located and what product / s derived from microalgae would you demand. If you wish, you can provide the name of the company.

(Example: textile industry: pigments of seaweed origin)