This is c-Phycocyanin, a rather unique antioxidant and one of the most important protein-pigments in the world . ..
Arthrospira spp.
A genus of micro-algae which provides incredible resources in terms of phytonutrients, abundant proteins, healthy ω3:6 ratios and remarkable amounts of beta-carotene, iron & calcium.
We're committed to the establishment of specialised cultivation sites in central-eastern Portugal in 2024. It's where an abundance of sunshine, pristine water & qualified human-capital combine, to provide a unique opportunity for algaeculture.
Absent of plastic, toxins and heavy-metal contamination, we're intent on producing the most nutritious food (& feed) ingredients to the highest ethical & EU circularity standards.
Q: How will we differentiate from the existing algae industry ?
Circular Systems Design_CSD
We subscribe to the importance and value which a Circular Bio-Economy can provide for the EU. ( The green InfoGraphic indicates how the city of Amsterdam sees circular-biorefineries' roles across the Circular Economy ).
In order to successfully integrate our algae-project into this sector, we're employing leading Circular-Systems-Design to generate a method of cultivation which overcomes traditional challenges, whilst innovating alongside.
A circularity-approach translates into a dynamic, evolving system where the more frequent "waste" is re-integrated into the system, the more valuable it becomes. CO2, calcium, nitrogen & phosphate are good examples.
Furthermore, our algae sector falls within the Blue (Bio)Economy which, by EU definition is an extension of marine resources (pertaining to the cultivation of macro & micro-algae, whether offshore / onshore / inland; - within water bodies, whether fresh / saline or marine).
Their annual report is an informative read, with page 28, (Section 3.2) detailing the importance of algae across the Blue (Bio) Economy.
Sector OBJECTIVES
Human Phytonutrition
We aim to provide premium, algae-derived products with a focus on whole plant-proteins, omega-3 & functional phytoceuticals which may improve health & wellbeing for the entire family.
Animal Feed additives
By including these same functional-ingredients into the diets of farm-reared animals, we can expect to see increased muscle-mass, increase in milk volume & quality, including the overall improved health of the animals reducing the amount of traditional medications.
Phyco-Biochemistry, Circular Soil Amendments & Advanced Biofuels
We're collaborating with Research & Innovation participants from across the EU towards discovering & validating new molecules or combinations of phyco-molecules that could provide solutions across an array of sectors, including Agriculture & advanced, 3rd. generation Biofuels specifically biomethane.
