Corbion, KAS Collaborate to Scale Non-GMO Algal Astaxanthin
Corbion has entered a partnership with US biotech firm Kuehnle AgroSystems (KAS) to develop and commercialize natural astaxanthin derived from non-GMO heterotrophic algae.
The collaboration aims to offer a scalable, natural alternative to chemically synthesized or phototrophically derived astaxanthin currently dominating the market, the companies said.
Astaxanthin, a red-orange carotenoid pigment known for its antioxidant properties, occurs naturally in microalgae, salmon, and shrimp. It is used in nutraceuticals and in aquaculture diets, particularly in salmon farming.
The partnership will focus on producing the natural astaxanthin
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