Fresh microalgae for controlled rearing processes

Spirulina and chlorella biomass from controlled cleanroom production – for hatcheries, larval rearing and biological production systems with high requirements for quality, freshness and process reliability.

Market requirements

  • need for reliable biological inputs for sensitive rearing stages
  • predictable supply for hatchery trials, pilot processes and recurring demand
  • project-specific alignment of product form, target properties and delivery model
  • flexible integration into feeding, suspension and validation processes
  • traceable documentation for internal quality and process evaluation
  • stable delivery models for fresh/paste or concentrate
    technical collaboration on evaluation, process integration and scaling

Our advantages

  • spirulina and chlorella as fresh/paste or concentrate
  • controlled production in Europe
  • project-specific alignment of target properties and delivery model
  • suitable for hatchery trials, pilot processes and recurring demand
  • batch-level traceability via batch ID
  • CoAs and supplementary documentation as agreed
  • refrigerated delivery models for fresh/paste as required

Spirulina / Chlorella

Product forms & specifications

In hatcheries, freshness, predictability and consistent supply determine process stability and economic results. ALGENE supplies spirulina and chlorella biomass from controlled production systems – with project-specific alignment, documented procedures and predictable supply.

The focus is on biomass for development, feeding and validation processes: fresh, traceable and tailored to the requirements of sensitive biological systems.

Note: Specific target parameters are agreed per application (e.g. colour target, particle range, microbiological limits). The structure of the specification is shown below.

  • Spirulina / Chlorella – Fresh/Paste
    • Use: shots/drinks, pastes/pre-mixes, fermentation, formulation trials, pilot batches
    • Target properties: consistency, viscosity and concentration range according to target application, colour green/turquoise-green for spirulina, green for chlorella, documentation as agreed
    • Particles: adjustable depending on customer and process, homogenised pastes, defined process integration
    • Quality testing: testing and release according to an individually agreed specification, relevant parameters defined per project
    • Packaging & logistics: refrigerated supply chain, container sizes and shelf life as agreed
    Spirulina / Chlorella – Fresh/Paste
  • Spirulina / Chlorella – Concentrate
    • Use: colour and biomass component in liquid products, functional beverages, pre-mixes, process integration
    • Target properties: defined concentration range according to target application, stable dispersion, adjustable viscosity, species-specific colour profile
    • Parameters: colour and concentration profile documentable as agreed, pH window definable per application
    • Quality testing: testing and release according to an individually agreed specification, relevant parameters defined per project
    • Logistics: refrigerated or ambient delivery depending on formulation and stability requirements, container sizes as agreed
    Spirulina / Chlorella – Concentrate

Quality & Compliance

ALGENE produces in closed systems within a controlled cleanroom environment. For aquaculture and hatchery applications, the focus is on predictable supply, traceability and defined target properties.

CoAs and supplementary documentation can be provided per project and per batch. The scope and depth of documentation are defined as part of the supply agreement.

Quality and documentation structure:

  • controlled cleanroom production according to GMP cosmetics standards
  • structured standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • batch-level traceability via batch ID
  • project-specific scope of testing and release
  • documentation of relevant production data
  • documented change control process
  • audit support and supplementary documents on request

Applications

Examples & formulation

ALGENE supports hatcheries and aquaculture partners in developing and validating microalgae-based feeding and process approaches. The focus is on biological stability, defined target properties and the question of which product form makes technical and economic sense for the respective rearing system.

The collaboration can include sample provision, pilot batches, comparative trials, adjustment of consistency and particle structure, and the preparation of recurring delivery models.

Typical co-development steps:

  • classify target system and rearing stage
  • select a suitable product form
  • agree on target properties and delivery model
  • provide samples or a pilot batch
  • evaluate feeding and process behaviour
  • prepare delivery model, cold chain and documentation

Larval and early feeding

Fresh spirulina or chlorella biomass for sensitive rearing stages, with a tailored particle structure, a defined delivery model and project-specific documentation.

Hatchery pilot trials

Samples and pilot batches for evaluating feeding behaviour, process integration and target properties under real hatchery conditions.

Suspension and pre-mix approaches

Fresh/paste or concentrate for standardised development trials, tailored to dosing, processing and delivery model.