What we sell (raw material)
Pigment-rich biomass and extracts (phycocyanin, carotenoids) for food, cosmetics and nutraceuticals. Concentration and purity per specification.
Market and demand: Europe · global · LATAM
Europe: replacement of synthetic colorants with natural ones in food and cosmetics, with regulation favouring natural ingredients.
Global: astaxanthin (a red microalgae pigment) is worth ~USD 1.9 billion (2025); Spirulina's blue phycocyanin is growing as a natural food colorant.
LATAM: growing demand for natural, clean-label colorants in food and beverages.
What is being researched
Heat- and light-stability of phycocyanin, pigment induction by controlled cultivation stress, and extraction methods that preserve colour and antioxidant activity.
Key compounds
Related species
FAQ
Phycocyanin (blue, from Spirulina), astaxanthin (red, from Haematococcus), beta-carotene (orange, from Dunaliella) and lutein, among others.
Market sources
Market figures from specialised literature (estimates; they vary by source). ALGACEL specifications, quantities and prices: on request.