Using captured CO2 to produce algae-based ingredients

Is it possible to meet the world’s growing need for nutrition without exceeding planetary boundaries? The answer is a clear yes. But it will take innovative solutions that can be rapidly delivered at industrial scale.

Algiecel is on a mission to achieve this goal. Using compact photobioreactors, the Danish biosolutions enterprise harnesses light and carbon dioxide to grow nutritious microalgae naturally and sustainably.

The microalgae are the raw material for ingredients that are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other bioactive components for food, feed and cosmetics. Due to their low carbon footprint, water consumption and land use, the marine ingredients provide the food, feed and cosmetics industry with a new opportunity to decarbonise their value chain.

Algiecel’s modular photobioreactor system enables low-risk, flexible scaling, making sustainable growth possible one module at a time

Algiecel’s modular photobioreactor system enables low-risk, flexible scaling, making sustainable growth possible one module at a time. Most importantly for modern food supply chains, the process ensures consistent ingredient functionality and traceability and meets international standards for food safety and quality.

Since its founding in 2021, Algiecel has made significant progress. The first protein and omega-3 products are now available as direct substitutes for traditional fish oil and fish meal in pet food, for example – providing the same high nutritional value without burdening nature Algiecel’s technology continues to attract commercial interest, creating a strong foundation for further commercialisation and expansion to export markets.