A broader ingredient format from microalgae
Whole-cell microalgae ingredients retain a wider range of naturally occurring biological components within the finished material rather than focusing only on an extracted oil fraction.
Whole-cell ingredients sit alongside EPA-rich algal oil in the NuFoods product range. Their value comes from producing a consistent composition, protecting product quality through processing and matching the finished ingredient to a clear customer use.
Where whole-cell ingredients may fit
Powdered nutrition formulations
Being developed for nutrition formats where composition, handling and sensory performance align with the application.
Dietary supplements
Selected whole-cell formats for supplement applications subject to formulation, quality and regulatory requirements.
Functional ingredient blends
Being developed for blends where the broader biological composition of the microalgae provides a useful ingredient profile.
Speciality nutrition
Selected higher-value applications with clear technical, customer and commercial requirements.
Building around product performance, not simply biomass
The value of a whole-cell ingredient depends on more than producing microalgae biomass. NuFoods is developing the complete production process needed to turn biological material into a useful, stable and practical ingredient.
Composition
The biological profile of the microalgae and how well it suits the target application.
Processing
How harvesting, concentration and drying affect product quality and ingredient functionality.
Stability & handling
How the finished ingredient performs during storage, transport and use in customer formulations.
Quality requirements
The physical, chemical, sensory, microbiological and documentation requirements expected by customers.
Whole-cell products need a defined commercial purpose
Whole-cell products are designed around a defined customer use. The composition, format, quality and production economics all need to make sense for the finished application.
Application fit
What role would the whole-cell ingredient play in the customer's finished product?
Product requirements
What composition, format, quality and certification requirements would need to be met?
Customer demand
Is there meaningful demand for the product at a scale that supports efficient production?
How the platform supports whole-cell ingredients
Whole-cell ingredients begin with the same controlled PBR and LED-supported cultivation system, followed by harvesting, concentration and preparation designed to preserve the characteristics required in the finished product.
Controlled cultivation
Manage the biological production environment around composition, repeatability and product quality.
Managed recovery
Harvest and concentrate the biological material while protecting the characteristics that matter.
Whole-cell preparation
Develop drying and preparation around stability, handling and the target customer application.
From cultivation to whole-cell ingredient
Part of the NuFoods ingredient range
NuFoods is developing both EPA-rich algal oil and whole-cell microalgae ingredients. Each uses the same controlled cultivation platform, with downstream processing designed around the needs of the finished product.
Could a whole-cell microalgae ingredient fit your application?
We are interested in speaking with manufacturers, brands and ingredient distributors about composition, format, performance and supply requirements.
Discuss whole-cell applications