Food & Additives
Microalgae provide natural colours, flavours and functional ingredients for food and beverages.
Microalgae provide natural colours, flavours and functional ingredients for food and beverages.
Long used as a nutritious feed, microalgae are now gaining attention for their ability to improve animal health and reduce emissions.
Microalgae are a powerhouse source of omega-3 oils, antioxidants, pigments like astaxanthin, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Algae extracts are valued in skincare for their moisturising, cleansing, antioxidant and UV-protective properties.
Microalgae can be processed into low-cost, renewable biofertilisers that enrich soil, improve structure, and support plant health.
Microalgae excel at removing excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, offering a cleaner, more sustainable approach than conventional treatment methods.
While commercial challenges remain, microalgae continue to show promise as an alternative feedstock for renewable fuels.
Researchers are developing algae-derived fibres, polymers and bioplastics that could one day replace petroleum-based materials.