Why Mankai (Wolffia globosa) Is Emerging as a Functional Food for Metabolic Health

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Why-Mankai-(Wolffia-globosa)-Is-Emerging-as-a-Functional-Food-for-Metabolic-Health.aspx Mankai (Wolffia globosa) is a fast-growing aquatic plant of the duckweed family that contains high-quality plant protein, including all the essential amino acids, as well as dietary fiber and a broad spectrum of micronutrients like iron, folate, and authentic (bioactive) vitamin B12 forms identified by LC-MS/MS (including OH-B12, Ado-B12, Me-B12, and CN-B12). In analyses comparing Mankai extracts with spirulina, no pseudo-vitamin B12 (pseudo-CN-B12) was detected in Mankai. In controlled dietary interventions, Mankai has commonly been provided as ~100 g frozen biomass/day blended into a “green shake”. Due to its mild flavor and smooth texture, Mankai is an emerging ingredient in dried powders, frozen shakes and smoothies, and other functional food items.1