Market · B2B

Human food

Protein, colour and nutrients from microalgae

Microalgae are a source of complete protein, pigments and micronutrients for functional foods, drinks and supplements. ALGACEL supplies freshwater microalgae biomass and ingredients to food companies.

≈ USD 13.700 Mmicroalgae market (2025)
≈ USD 990 Malgae protein (2025)

What we sell (raw material)

Microalgae biomass powder (e.g. Chlorella, Spirulina) and extracts such as phycocyanin (a natural blue colorant), ready to integrate into foods, drinks and supplements. Formats and specifications on request depending on the use.

Market and demand: Europe · global · LATAM

Europe: strong demand for alternative protein and clean-label; the European algae sector already gathers hundreds of production units, directing much of the biomass to food and supplements.

Global: the global microalgae market was estimated at around USD 13.7 billion in 2025, with sustained growth; algae protein is one of the driving segments.

LATAM: an emerging market with agri-food tradition and growing interest in superfoods and plant protein.

What is being researched

Improving the sensory profile (taste/colour), protein digestibility, scaling cultivation at competitive cost, and new food matrices (pasta, snacks, drinks) with microalgae.

Key compounds

ProteinPhycocyaninChlorophyllVitamins and minerals

FAQ

Mainly Spirulina and Chlorella, for their high protein and pigment content; used as a powder ingredient or as extracts (e.g. phycocyanin).

Yes: we supply microalgae biomass and ingredients to companies (B2B). Formats and specifications on request.

Market sources

  1. Precedence Research / Future Market Insights — Microalgae Market (2025).
  2. GMInsights — Algae Protein Market (2025).

Market figures from specialised literature (estimates; they vary by source). ALGACEL specifications, quantities and prices: on request.

Looking for microalgae for human food?

We supply microalgae biomass and ingredients to companies (B2B). Tell us your application and specification.

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