FAQs
In this section, you’ll find quick and direct answers to the most frequently asked questions about our products, services, and microalgae-based technology. We’ve gathered the essential information here to help you resolve your doubts easily and efficiently. If you need more details or personalized assistance, we’d be happy to help.
Microalgae are single-celled microorganisms cultivated in closed, controlled systems, while macroalgae are marine organisms harvested directly from their natural environment. Both form the basis of aquatic food chains and are absolutely essential for life on Earth.
At Neoalgae, we produce microalgae in photobioreactors, allowing us to obtain a homogeneous, safe, and traceable biomass, free from the variations and contamination inherent in traditional marine algae.
Microalgae cultivation is entirely sustainable, as it does not require the harvesting of marine biomass and does not affect ocean ecosystems. Furthermore, it uses minimal resources—water, light, and CO₂—and allows for increased production without natural limitations, guaranteeing a continuous and responsible source of high-quality biotechnological raw materials for cutting-edge industrial sectors such as nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
This comprehensive control guarantees maximum purity and safety of the final product, allowing for the production of ingredients suitable for the most demanding industrial environments.
Microalgae are a cleaner, more concentrated, and more efficient source of bioactive compounds than other natural raw materials. Their controlled cultivation allows for the optimization of the synthesis of high-value molecules, such as fucoxanthin, beta-carotene, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, achieving higher concentrations and yields than macroalgae or other plant sources.
An example of this process is the production of an active ingredient like fucoxanthin, which can be obtained from macroalgae or microalgae sources: to obtain one kilogram of oleresin rich in fucoxanthin, at least 100 times more biomass must be processed than if it were obtained from microalgae.
This clearly demonstrates the sustainability of processes that include obtaining any bioactive compound from microalgae.
No. Microalgae production takes place entirely in land-based facilities, without the need for extraction from the marine environment. This avoids any alteration of ocean ecosystems and contributes to the preservation of marine biodiversity.
Traditionally, microalgae cultivation has been linked to aquaculture activities, as microalgae represent the primary food source for the larval stage of the main commercial aquaculture species.
Therefore, microalgae cultivation directly influences ocean conservation, as it helps reduce fishing pressure by increasing the production of aquaculture species naturally.
Yes. Unlike macroalgae, whose availability depends on the seasons or sea conditions, microalgae can be cultivated year-round under stable light, temperature, and nutrient parameters.
This allows for continuous, controlled, and easily scalable production, adapted to the industrial needs of each sector.
At Neoalgae, we have a cultivation cycle adapted to our climatic conditions, synchronizing species according to seasonal conditions. This allows us to maintain stable production 365 days a year using all types of commercial microalgae cultivation systems.
