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Algae in beverages, sports drinks and smoothies

  • adding antioxidants: algae are a source of vitamins and carotenoids.
  • complete the nutrient profile: algae contain fatty acids, fibre and vegan protein content of 40% of which essential amino acids.
  • green algae provide a pleasant “umami” flavour and a beautiful, natural and appealing colour. 
  • yellow and white algae offer a more neutral taste.

Algae are a source of protein, fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibres. In beverages, sports drinks and smoothies, you can add algae as a dry powder or “fresh” product via IQF pellets.

Algae are available in various colour and taste profiles. Our algae range from white and yellow to a natural dark green and from a neutral to a strong umami taste profile. Phycom microalgae have consistent quality and superior purity

Benefits of Phycom algae in beverages and smoothies

We will gladly use our know-how to help you identify innovative product applications involving microalgae. We have experience with product development in the beverage and smoothy segment. So, Phycom can help you develop bread and other bakery products containing microalgae. Contact us and discover the possibilities for your product. 

Algae suitable for beverages, sports drinks and smoothies

Chlorella sorokiniana powder

Chlorella sorokiniana

Intense green natural colourant
Characteristic umami flavour
Composition: 5% fatty acids,
20% fibre, 38% protein

Chlorella vulgaris powder

Chlorella vulgaris

Intense green natural colourant
Mild umami flavour
Composition: 15% fatty acids,
30% fibre, 40% protein

Golden Chlorella

Golden Chlorella®

Natural yellow colour
Sweet corn-like flavour
Composition: 14% fatty acids,
34% fibre, 37% protein
®Trade mark of Alver World SA

Parachlorella kessleri powder

Parachl. kessleri Sol

Deep yellow to ocher colour
Creamy near nutty flavour
Composition: 9% fatty acids,
19% fibre, 29% protein