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  2. Astaxanthin - Wikipedia

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    Astaxanthin is produced naturally in the freshwater microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, the yeast fungus Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (also known as Phaffia rhodozyma) and the bacteria Paracoccus carotinifaciens. [7] [8] When the algae are stressed by lack of nutrients, increased salinity, or excessive sunshine, they create astaxanthin. [9]

  3. Extracellular polymeric substance - Wikipedia

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    Sessile bacteria fixed and aggregated in biofilms are less vulnerable compared to drifting planktonic bacteria, as the EPS matrix is able to act as a protective diffusion barrier. [65] The physical and chemical characteristics of bacterial cells can be affected by EPS composition, influencing factors such as cellular recognition, aggregation ...

  4. Hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (also known as hydrocarbon degrading bacteria, oil degrading bacteria or HCB) are a heterogeneous group of prokaryotes which can degrade and utilize hydrocarbon compounds as source of carbon and energy. Despite being present in most of environments around the world, several of these specialized bacteria live in the ...

  5. Canthaxanthin - Wikipedia

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    Carotenoids belong to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenoids. The chemical formula of canthaxanthin is C 40 H 52 O 2. [4] It was first isolated in edible mushrooms. It has also been found in green algae, bacteria, crustaceans, and bioaccumulates in fish such as carp, golden grey mullet, seabream and trush wrasse. [4]

  6. Algaculture - Wikipedia

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    Dulse is one of many edible algae. Algaculture may become an important part of a healthy and sustainable food system [11]. Several species of algae are raised for food. While algae have qualities of a sustainable food source, "producing highly digestible proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, and are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals" and e.g. having a high protein ...

  7. Spirulina (dietary supplement) - Wikipedia

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    Spirulina is the dried biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals. The three species are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. Cultivated worldwide, Arthrospira is used as a dietary supplement or whole food. [1]

  8. Algae bioreactor - Wikipedia

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    The green algae species, also known as Chlorophyta, are often used in bioreactors due to their high growth rate and ability to withstand a variety of environments. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria , are classified as prokaryotic photoautotrophs due to their lack of a nucleus.

  9. TerraVia - Wikipedia

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    TerraVia also markets its AlgaPÅ«r Algae Oil brand to personal care producers. Unilever, a leading consumer goods company, is one of TerraVia's biggest partners. In 2010, Solazyme and Unilever started its partnership to develop renewable algae oils for use in soaps and other personal care products. [26]