Astaxanthine 2.0 : hoogwaardige inhoudsstoffen uit algen in kassen

Lex de Boer, Jelle van den Bos, Wim Graman, Sander Hazewinkel, Silke Hemming, Gerwien Kerkhof, Cees van der Lans, Teus Luijendijk, Robert Prins, Eurgene Roebroek, Jim van Ruijven, Marta Streminska, Joost van de Ven, Chris Vermeer, Wim Voogt, Wilko Wisse

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Abstract

The aim of this project was the realization of a proof-of-principle value chain for the production of astaxanthin as oleoresin from the algae Haematococcus pluvialis in photobioreactors in Dutch greenhouses. Astaxanthin is a strong antioxidant that can contribute to a healthy diet for consumers. Astaxanthin can be produced sustainably in Dutch greenhouses (greenhouses as solar collectors, usage of waste CO2 from industry, cleaning and recycling of waste water). Within this project, research was carried out into the selection of natural algae strains at the greenhouse level, classical strain improvement at lab level (starting material), process improvement at all stages of production, from pre-cultivation, cultivation, green phas and red phase, by the optimization of all cultivation factors and sanitation (growth and production) and designing a proof-of-principle end product (formulation) according to market specification (market and economy). With the project, knowledge has been gathered to realize a new revenue model for the production of a high-quality substance (astaxanthin) in horticulture. A proof-of-principle of an economically viable production chain of starting material from production to product final formulation according to market specifications has been demonstrated for the production of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis.
Original languageDutch
Place of PublicationBleiswijk
PublisherWageningen Plant Research
Number of pages86
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameWageningen Plant Research, Business unit Glastuinbouw rapport
No.WPR 807

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