Algae Food Consultancy Service
What We Offer
Our algae food consultancy service helps you identify the right strains, processing procedures for algal biomass, and texturing methods for your target food product
Biomass pre-treatment
Recommendations for biomass pre-treatment for a given food application
Market entry studies
We advise regarding promising market potential
Flavour
We give you advise about which flavour, texture and other organoleptic properties
Bring Nutritional Innovation to Your Food
Micro and macro algae are gaining recognition as a nutritional superfood. Packed with proteins, potent bioactive ingredients, fibres, vitamins, and minerals, algae are at the forefront of food innovation. They become key ingredients in plant-based alternatives to traditional animal-derived food products. We provide expert guidance on integrating algae into food products, ensuring they are not only nutritious but also delicious and marketable. Together with our partners, we also guide you through the regulatory landscape to ensure that your algae product is compliant to EFSA and backed by scientific evidence.
Algae as Food: Innovations and Applications
Fish, Meat, and Egg Analogues
Algae are key in creating sustainable and nutritious plant-based alternatives to fish, meat, dairy and eggs. They provide the necessary proteins and textures to mimic these traditional foods. Particularly the fishy taste of algae can be beneficial for fish imitates, while tasteless algae strains are promising as meat, cheese or egg analogues.
Sports Drinks
Microalgae like Spirulina and Chlorella are incorporated into sports drinks for their high protein content and essential amino acids, aiding in recovery and performance.
Hospital Nutrition
Algae’s nutrient-rich profile makes them ideal for hospital nutrition, offering vital vitamins and minerals for patient recovery and health maintenance.
Thickeners
Extracts like carrageenan and algin from macroalgae are widely used as thickeners in various food products, from dairy to desserts.
Nutritional power and claims
Proteins
Complete with all essential amino acids, making them an excellent source for vegetarians and vegans.
Carbohydrates
Including dietary fibres like beta-glucan, known for supporting gut health and managing blood sugar levels.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Especially EPA and DHA, crucial for brain health and reducing inflammation.
Vitamins
Including B12, often lacking in plant-based diets, and vitamin D.
Minerals
Such as iron, calcium, and iodine, supporting a range of bodily functions.
About Us
We are experts in algae biotechnology, offering comprehensive solutions from algae cultivation improvements and facility design to strain enhancement and economic analysis, alongside expert assistance in scientific documentation, project development, and innovation strategy.
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Algae Consultancy
Rua Aquilino Ribeiro 124
8005-177 Faro, Portugal
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