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Commercial Production of Astaxanthin from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis

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Abstract

This is an overview of the potential of Haematococcus pluvialis for use in the commercial production of natural astaxanthin, along with a survey of mass culture methods that utilize the characteristics of H. pluvialis. The latest advancements in cultivation methods that incorporate new technologies, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), are outlined. Furthermore, the differences in culture conditions that may affect the product quality required to meet the standards for its use as a health supplement ingredient are discussed. Additionally, insights are provided on some of the current avenues of research and the future of astaxanthin cultivation.

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  • Haematococcus pluvialis
  • Mass cultivation
  • Tubular reactor
  •  Light-emitting diode (LED)
  • Quality management

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Miyakawa, K. (2021). Commercial Production of Astaxanthin from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis. In: Misawa, N. (eds) Carotenoids: Biosynthetic and Biofunctional Approaches. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1261. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7360-6_1

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