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Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae
Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae
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Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae

  • beta-Carotene 2%, 2-3% or 4-6%.

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3-5 weeks
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Product Overview

Dunaliella salina is a halotolerant microalgae cultivated for its exceptionally high beta-carotene content. It is supplied as a dried powder and used across food, cosmetics, feed, and agriculture industries.

Typical applications: Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae

Functional Highlights

  • Beta-carotene – provitamin A precursor; functions as an antioxidant by neutralising free radicals that can lead to cell damage [3, 4]
  • Carotenoids – contribute to the organism's characteristic orange-red pigmentation and provide photoprotective properties [5, 8]
  • Antioxidant activity – beta-carotene and related carotenoids have demonstrated antioxidant properties [3, 4, 9]
  • Anti-inflammatory properties – supported by research into beta-carotene compounds [4, 10]
  • Skin-supportive compounds – fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals present in the biomass contribute to skin barrier and appearance functions [5]
  • Probiotic compatibility – functional properties relevant to probiotic applications have been studied [6]
  • Bioactive lipids – the lipid fraction contains compounds of interest for functional food applications [7]
typical applications for Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae Powder

Typical applications

  • Food ingredients – natural colouring agent derived from carotenoids [6, 7]
  • Food supplements / nutraceuticals – source of beta-carotene and antioxidant compounds [3, 4, 6]
  • Cosmetics – antioxidant, anti-aging, and photoprotective ingredient [5, 8, 9]
  • Aquaculture feed – nutrient-dense feed source for aquatic organisms [1]
  • Agriculture – carotenoid-rich biomass for agricultural applications
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  • ALGANEX guarantees a high quality product without impurities
  • Different beta-carotene contents can be offered with 2% and 2-3%.

Product information: Dunaliella salina Powder – Natural Beta-Carotene Microalgae

Dunaliella salina has a high content of carotenoids and the vital substance beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is the precursor of vitamin A and therefore essential for human health and a protected skin.

specification

 Appearance  Orange
 Beta-carotene <2%
2–3%
4–6%


* Composition may vary between batches. All values are indicative ranges; refer to the Technical Specifications table for current batch data.

 

Production / Cultivation Notes

Dunaliella salina is a unicellular photosynthetic microalgae naturally occurring in hypersaline environments such as salt evaporation ponds, salt lakes, and coastal saline water bodies [1, 2]. It has been identified in environments including highly saline inland lakes and salt flats across multiple continents [2].

The organism accumulates beta-carotene as a physiological response to environmental stressors including high light intensity, elevated salinity, and temperature variation [3, 4]. This natural accumulation mechanism makes it a primary commercial source of natural beta-carotene.

Beta-carotene concentration in the biomass is influenced by cultivation conditions; production parameters are adjusted to achieve the desired carotenoid content [4].

 

Ordering & Contact

We supply Dunaliella Salina in bulk for B2B buyers across the food supplement, feed, cosmetics, and agriculture sectors. Delivery times are available on request. Contact us to request a quote, discuss volume requirements, or obtain a product specification sheet.

 

FAQ

What is Dunaliella salina?

Dunaliella salina is a unicellular halotolerant microalgae found in saltwater and hypersaline environments worldwide. It is commercially cultivated primarily as a natural source of beta-carotene and other carotenoids [1, 2].

What is Dunaliella salina powder used for?

It is used as a natural colouring and beta-carotene source in food ingredients, as an antioxidant and anti-aging active in cosmetics, as a nutrient-rich component in aquaculture feed, and as a functional ingredient in food supplements [3, 4, 5, 6, 7].

Why does Dunaliella salina contain so much beta-carotene?

The organism produces and accumulates beta-carotene as a protective mechanism against environmental stressors such as intense light and high salinity. Under optimal cultivation conditions, this accumulation can reach commercially significant levels [4].

What industries use Dunaliella salina?

Dunaliella salina is used in the food, cosmetics, aquaculture feed, nutraceutical, and agriculture industries [3, 4, 5, 6, 7].

What are the functional properties of beta-carotene from Dunaliella salina?

Beta-carotene functions as a provitamin A precursor and as an antioxidant capable of neutralising free radicals associated with cell damage. Research has also explored its anti-inflammatory properties and relevance to skin aging [3, 4, 9, 10].

How is Dunaliella salina produced?

It is cultivated in controlled or semi-controlled saline environments under sunlight or artificial light. Carotenoid content is influenced by cultivation parameters including salinity, light intensity, and temperature [4].

Is Dunaliella salina suitable for cosmetic formulations?

Yes. Its beta-carotene content, antioxidant activity, and skin-supportive compound profile make it relevant for use in cosmetic applications. It is important to verify regulatory compliance for the target market before formulating [5, 8, 9].

Are there regulatory considerations for food applications?

Yes. It is important to check local regulations before integrating Dunaliella salina into products intended for human consumption.

 

Sources:

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  2. Dunaliella salina - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunaliella_salina)
  3. Paiva SA, Russell RM. Beta-carotene and other carotenoids as antioxidants. J Am Coll Nutr. 1999 Oct;18(5):426-33. doi: 10.1080/07315724.1999.10718880. PMID: 10511324. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10511324/)
  4. Tran D, Doan N, Louime C, Giordano M, Portilla S. Growth, antioxidant capacity and total carotene of Dunaliella salina DCCBC15 in a low cost enriched natural seawater medium. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014 Jan;30(1):317-22. doi: 10.1007/s11274-013-1413-2. Epub 2013 Jul 3. PMID: 23821128. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23821128/)
  5. Havas F, Krispin S, Cohen M, Loing E, Farge M, Suere T, Attia-Vigneau J. A Dunaliella salina Extract Counteracts Skin Aging under Intense Solar Irradiation Thanks to Its Antiglycation and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Mar Drugs. 2022 Jan 27;20(2):104. doi: 10.3390/md20020104. PMID: 35200634; PMCID: PMC8879334. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35200634/)
  6. Hyrslova I, Krausova G, Mrvikova I, Stankova B, Branyik T, Malinska H, Huttl M, Kana A, Doskocil I. Functional Properties of Dunaliella salina and Its Positive Effect on Probiotics. Mar Drugs. 2022 Dec 15;20(12):781. doi: 10.3390/md20120781. PMID: 36547928; PMCID: PMC9781844. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36547928/)
  7. Pais R, Conde T, Neves BB, Pinho M, Coelho M, Pereira H, Rodrigues AMC, Domingues P, Gomes AM, Urbatzka R, Domingues R, Melo T. Bioactive Lipids in Dunaliella salina: Implications for Functional Foods and Health. Foods. 2024 Oct 19;13(20):3321. doi: 10.3390/foods13203321. PMID: 39456383; PMCID: PMC11507028. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39456383/)
  8. Stahl W, Sies H. β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Nov;96(5):1179S-84S. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.034819. Epub 2012 Oct 10. PMID: 23053552. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23053552/)
  9. Zheng WV, Xu W, Li Y, Qin J, Zhou T, Li D, Xu Y, Cheng X, Xiong Y, Chen Z. Anti-aging effect of β-carotene through regulating the KAT7-P15 signaling axis, inflammation and oxidative stress process. Cell Mol Biol Lett. 2022 Oct 8;27(1):86. doi: 10.1186/s11658-022-00389-7. PMID: 36209059; PMCID: PMC9548120. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36209059/)
  10. Wu S, Chen R, Chen J, Yang N, Li K, Zhang Z, Zhang R. Study of the Anti-Inflammatory Mechanism of β-Carotene Based on Network Pharmacology. Molecules. 2023 Nov 11;28(22):7540. doi: 10.3390/molecules28227540. PMID: 38005265; PMCID: PMC10673508. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38005265/)
  11. Gerber LE, Erdman JW Jr. Effect of dietary retinyl acetate, beta-carotene and retinoic acid on wound healing in rats. J Nutr. 1982 Aug;112(8):1555-64. doi: 10.1093/jn/112.8.1555. PMID: 7097365. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7097365/)
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