Algae are being researched for their potential and are nowadays considered a sustainable source of valuable nutrients such as proteins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins with additional health benefits for humans and animals.

 

Some of the versatile compounds extracted from algae are used as functional ingredients in human and animal food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. NatureXtracts has developed technology which allows the production of the specific algae extract that your industry needs for your formulations.

 

Chlorella vulgaris Rich in chlorophyll a and b. Contains essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (mainly, eicosapentaenoic acid - EPA), b-carotene, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and lutein.

Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis

Rich in proteins. Contains phycocyanin, b-carotene, zeaxanthin, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamins (A, B and C) and minerals.

Dunaliella salina Rich in b-carotene. Contains glycerol, a-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, chlorophyll and minerals.

Isochrysis galbana

Rich in fucoxanthin. It is also a rich source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and chlorophyll a and c.