Abstract: The present invention provides methods and protein compositions having advantageous properties, such as a high uncorrected limiting amino acid score as well as favorable amounts of essential amino acids, branched chain amino acids, as well as other amino acids more difficult to find in the regular diet. The protein composition is obtainable as taught herein from algal or microbial biomass. The protein composition produced according to the methods of the invention provides a proteinaceous food or food ingredient that is more nutritionally balanced (and therefore nutritionally superior) to protein compositions otherwise available. The protein material is advantageously used as a food or food ingredient for humans and/or animals. Also provided are methods of producing the protein material from biomass sources.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and protein compositions having advantageous properties, such as a high uncorrected limiting amino acid score as well as favorable amounts of essential amino acids, branched chain amino acids, as well as other amino acids more difficult to find in the regular diet. The protein composition is obtainable as taught herein from algal or microbial biomass. The protein composition produced according to the methods of the invention provides a proteinaceous food or food ingredient that is more nutritionally balanced (and therefore nutritionally superior) to protein compositions otherwise available. The protein material is advantageously used as a food or food ingredient for humans and/or animals. Also provided are methods of producing the protein material from biomass sources.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for a photo-interactive consumer service and marketing system. The system apparatus consists of a network of terminals back-ended by a central server. The onsite terminal consists of an interactive electronic display featuring a lighting display compartment and a electronics compartment for user user interactivity, including audio video input and credit card reader. The display is electronically connected to a server and online payment company. A user may send a message comprising an electronic postcard or a video message from the display to one or more recipients. The message is accompanied by promotional material selected by the host of the display.