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NPD in action: Microalgae applications

Jul 2018

Microalgae are gaining global popularity due to their nutritious characteristics and sustainable production methods. The use of algae in food products is common in Asia and, in recent years, has seen an increase in applications in the West, particularly in dietary supplements and superfoods. More than 40 different species of microalgae have been identified yet the most common species used in applications for human consumption are chlorella and spirulina. 

1. King Way Milk Pwder For Pregnant Women (Taiwan)
2. One Nature Organic Protein Powder With Vanilla Flavor (Mexico)
3. Naked Green Machine Antioxidant Apple, Kiwi And Pineapple Smoothie With Botanical Extracts (Germany)
4. Life Mix Functional Strawberry And Apple Juice (Brazil)
5. Sol Natural Organic Vegan Pate With Kale, Spirulina And Fine Herbs (Spain)
6. Natures Own Instant Brown Rice Cereal With Spirulina (Indonesia)
7. Torras White Chocolate With Algae And Black Sea Salt (Brazil)
8. Tesco 4 Body Boost Smoothie Mixes Packed With Fruit (UK)
9. Enjoy Pure Cubes Superfood Snacks Mix Peruvian Groundcherry, Acai, Chlorella And Raw Cocoa (Poland)
10. Marinoe Tali Organic Dehydrated Seaweed Chips With Wasabi Flavor (France)

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Life Mix Functional Strawberry And Apple Juice (Brazil). Strawberry and apple juice with omega 3 DHA, fiber, calcium, folic acid, vitamins C and E. Contains omega 3 DHA, fiber, calcium, folic acid, vitamins C and D. Water, concentrated apple juice, apple pulp, concentrated strawberry juice, inulin (dietary fiber), calcium lactate (calcium), natural strawberry flavor, schizoehytrium sp microalgae oil with docosahexaenoic acid (omega 3 dha), vitamin C, folic acid and vitamin D.

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