Microalgae-derived Ingredients

Validation of their Functional Potential

PROJECT INFO:

DURATION: 
2026
 
FUNDING:
Virksomhedsudvikling Danmark
 

PARTNERS:
Algiecel A/S
Copenhagen University

CHALLENGE

Limited validated data on microalgae protein digestibility

TECHNOLOGY

Assessment of protein bioavailability from microalgae

POTENTIAL

Enables scalable, low impact ingredients for food and feed

Validating digestibility of microalgae protein to unlock sustainable nutrition potential.

Algiecel develops biosolutions by producing sustainable photosynthetic microalgae-based ingredients for food and feed sectors, recycling industrial CO2 emissions into biomass with minimum land and water inputs, thereby enabling value chain decarbonization for their customers.

This project will assess the digestibility of Nannochloropsis protein, which is essential to unlock its nutritional benefits. Microalgae are rich in essential amino acids (AA) and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids but while recognized as a promising sustainable nutrient source, there is limited validated data on digestibility and functionality which sets barriers for food market entry.

In collaboration with nutritional experts at the University of Copenhagen, the bioavailability of AAs after ingestion is investigated using trial intervention. The key outcome will be the validation of Nannochloropsis protein bioavailability, which can serve as a foundation for nutritional product development.

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Louise Albeck Larsen

Louise Albeck Larsen

Program Manager (Innovationsbevillingen)

Udforsk vores andreinnovationssamarbejder