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Title:

Cleaner Process for Biotechnological Production of Spirulina

Value Proposition:

This process enables the eco-friendly, high efficiency production of Spirulina, a nutrient-dense microalgae rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. By employing cleaner biotechnological methods, it ensures minimal contamination, sustainable resource use, and high quality biomass, suitable for nutraceuticals, functional foods, animal feed, and dietary supplements. It supports health conscious markets while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional open-pond cultivation.

Summary Application:

The process involves controlled cultivation in optimized photobioreactors or closed systems, ensuring uniform growth, high biomass yield, and reduced microbial contamination. Post harvest, Spirulina is harvested, washed, and dried using eco friendly methods, preserving its nutritional and functional integrity. Applications include protein powders, capsules, tablets, fortified foods, beverages, and animal feed, providing a versatile ingredient for health oriented and functional product formulations.

Advantages:

The cleaner production process offers higher yield, superior purity, and consistent quality, while reducing water usage, energy consumption, and risk of contamination. The resulting Spirulina retains maximum bioactive compounds, enhancing antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and protein content. Its eco friendly approach aligns with sustainable production goals, making it suitable for industrial scale nutraceutical, food, and feed applications.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]