What is a whole-cell microalgae ingredient?
A whole-cell microalgae ingredient retains the microalgae biomass rather than isolating a single oil component.
Their commercial relevance depends on the resulting composition, sensory characteristics, physical behaviour and value in a specific formulation. NuFoods is assessing these formats in parallel with EPA-rich oil development.
Applications must fit the ingredient
Powdered nutrition
Dry blends and powdered formats where colour, flavour, dispersibility and composition can be accommodated.
Tablets and capsules
Supplement formats where flow, density, dose and processing behaviour meet formulation requirements.
Specialist formulations
Selected products where the broader biological composition provides a clear and supportable benefit.
Composition and handling determine where whole-cell formats fit
Composition
The nutritional and analytical profile needs to be measured and related to a defined use.
Sensory profile
Colour, aroma and taste influence the applications and inclusion levels that are practical.
Physical performance
Particle size, flow, dispersibility, moisture and stability affect processing and formulation.
Qualification
Safety, regulatory status, documentation and quality requirements vary by product and market.
Harvesting and processing shape the final format
Where could a whole-cell ingredient fit?
Tell us about the intended application, target composition, sensory limits, format, testing and qualification requirements.