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Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyta)

Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyta) is a freshwater, unicellular alga with a complex life cycle. The cells are normally green but under stress conditions (nutrient deficiency, salinity, high temperatures in combination with high irradiance), the green vegetative cells get converted into cysts with an increase in cell volume and pigmentation to orange-red, due to an increased carotenoid deposition.

Haematococcus is the richest source of natural astaxanthin, a carotenoid showing promising anti-inflammatory activity.

The alga’s rich nutritional profile of high amounts of antioxidants and other vital nutrients makes it a potential candidate for dietary supplements, cosmetics, animal feed and more.

Dunaliella salina

Dunaliella salina is unicellular green halophilic micro-algae specie which grows in high salt concentration environment. D. salina has adapted to high solar radiation by producing a mixture of carotenoids, mainly β-carotene, to protect itself against ionizing energy.

The accumulation of the carotenoids gives a peculiar pinkish-red colour to the organism. This survival tactic of the micro-algae makes it one of the most potent sources of natural β-carotene, a pro-vitamin A having tremendous importance in terms of visual health.

Dunaliella’s rich nutritional profile of high quantity anti-oxidants along with a vast spectrum of vital phytonutrients makes it a fitting active ingredient in the nutritional and cosmetic industry

Nannochloropsis spp

Nannochloropsis spp. are unicellular, planktonic microalgae predominantly living in marine environment. They play significant role in the global carbon and mineral cycles. Nannochloropsis contain a yellow-green chloroplast with the main pigments being chlorophyll a and the xanthophylls. The algae are also rich in proteins, pigments, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, thus having applications in the field of nutraceutical production and aquaculture feed.

Nannochloropsis spp. are one of the most potent sources of natural omega-3 fatty acids, a polyunsaturated fatty acid commonly found in marine fishes. Omega-3 fatty acids are of tremendous importance in heart health.

The rich nutritional profile of Nannochloropsis containing high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids and other vital phytonutrients makes it a potent candidate for pharmaceuticals, food and beverage and dietary supplements sectors.