Green macroalga
Ulva ohnoi, green seaweed for industrial use
Ulva ohnoi is the green macroalga Ecoalga specialises in. We grow it in the Río Piedras marshes and process it into raw material and ingredients for industrial customers across Europe.
Composition
Why industry is interested in Ulva
Composition varies with season and batch; exact figures are confirmed in the technical documentation issued for each supply.
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Proteins
Relevant protein fraction for food and feed developments.
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Ulvan
Sulphated polysaccharide studied for plant defence and cosmetic applications.
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Minerals
Marine mineral profile of interest in nutrition and agriculture.
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Fibre
Soluble and insoluble fibre used in formulation work.
Cultivation
Grown in the marshes of Cartaya, Huelva
Cultivation in controlled saline ponds on the Atlantic coast allows predictable harvests and traceability of every batch, from the marsh to the processed material delivered to the customer.
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