4 January 2016
a promising biotech startup enterprise,
has developed a unique and innovative method
for the efficient cultivation, harvesting and processing
of a wide variety of algae that yield active ingredients
for use in the food, dietary and clinical nutrition supplements
and cosmetics industries including strong antioxidants,
lipids and unique proteins and carotenoids
which help in maintaining cardio-vascular health,
a strong immune system, and
healthy skeletal and bone structure.
The unique technology developed by Algalo allows
for the efficient and competitive cultivation of algae
containing high concentrations of active elements.
Algalo Industries ltd.
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Species: Haematococcus pluvialis
Haematococcus pluvialis
is one of the most important species in
microalgal biotechnology due to
the capability of accumulating high amount of the red pigment
– Astaxanthin.
Astaxanthin pigment
is the most potent antioxidant known in nature.
Astaxanthin accumulation in
Haematococcus pluvialis
occur due to a unique stress process developed
in our systems to maximize its content.
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin classified as a xanthophyll, which is
a Carotenoid pigment. Astaxanthin pigment
has attracted great interest due to the facts
it used in a variety of fields.
Astaxanthin acts as an anti-oxidant. Natural Astaxanthin
is a dietary supplement with extremely powerful antioxidant
benefits for human applications. Nutraceutical Industry,
pharmaceutical Industry, food and feed colorant
and potential cosmetically applications in
protection against skin aging are among long list of capabilities
correlated to Astaxanthin.
According to the Code of Federal Regulations,
Astaxanthin generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
Astaxanthin has been scientifically proven to be effective
than any other Carotenoid :
The antioxidant effect is 500 times higher than Vitamin E,
10 times than β-Carotene and other Carotenoids.
The main benefits of Astaxanthin for human applications:
- Fights free radicals
- Essential in anti- aging process
- Effective in reducing wrinkles
- Inhibits the development of cancer cells
- Prevents Atherosclerosis
- Strengthens the immune system
ALGALO unique growing systems (Flat panel PBR)
and methods enhance Haematococcus Pluvialis
yield per volume containing high concentration of Astaxanthin. .
References
[1] Miki, W., Pure & Appl. Chem., 63, 141-146, 1989.
[2] Shimizu, N., Goto, M., Miki, W., Fisheries Science,
62, 134-137, 1996.
DETAILS
one of the world's 10 largest flavors and
specialty natural ingredients companies,
continues implementation of its
rapid and profitable growth strategy
with emphasis on specialty natural ingredients
for the food, nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical
and cosmetics industries,
today announces the signing of an agreement
to invest in
Frutarom will invest a total of
for the allocation of 50% of Algalo shares
to build a modern biotechnology facility
that will specialize in
cultivation, harvesting and processing algae
using advanced methods.
Frutarom will have exclusive worldwide marketing rights
for Algalo products.
Algalo's activity will join Frutarom's well-established activity
in the field of algae cultivation and
production of active ingredients (polysaccharides)
currently being used by
some the world's leading cosmetics companies
for use in their skin care and protection products.
Contact Details:
ir@frutarom.com
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