About Us
AquaCarotene is an Australian company that has expertise in the growing of Micro Algae in outdoor ponds. Currently the Company grows Dunaliella salina in ponds at Karratha, Western Australia, for the production of organically certified natural Dry Marine Algae for use in the nutraceutical and other markets.
Organically Certified Dunaliella salina dry marine algae is rich in Beta Carotene and other antioxidants making it one of natures super foods. Comparisons with other super foods such as Spirulina show that AquaCarotene's Dry Marine Algae contains 6000 times the antioxidant content and twice the chorophyll content as Spirulina. AquaCarotene's Dry Marine Algae is also exceptionally rich in minerals and essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Comparison of Nutrients (typical analysis)
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| Nutrient |
Dunaliella salina (per 100g) |
Spirulina (per 100g) |
Carrots (per 100g) |
| Protein |
7.4g |
57g |
1.0g |
| Fat (total) |
7.0g |
8.0g |
0.0g |
| Carbohydrates |
29.7g |
24g |
10g |
| Fibre |
0.4g |
4.0g |
3.0g |
| Minerals (ash) |
49g |
6.2g |
1.0g |
| Energy |
893kJ |
1214kJ |
180kJ |
| Beta-carotene |
2,100 mg |
0.342 mg |
5.8 mg |
| Alpha-carotene |
102.4 mg |
0.0mg |
2.8 mg |
| Lutein 8 Zeaxanthin |
97.6 mg |
0.0mg |
0.2 mg |
| Cryptoxanthin |
46.5 mg |
0.0mg |
0.1 mg |
| Chlorophyll |
2210 mg |
1000 mg |
n/a |
Sources:
Dunaliella salina – National Measurement Institute, Inman and Farrell
(Australia) and Craft Technologies Inc. (USA). Spirulina and carrots – USDA National Nutrient Data Base for Standard Reference (Release 18)
USA.
AquaCarotene has received organic status under USDA certification in accordance with Australian Organic Standards 2006 for its Dunaliella salina Dry marine algae.
AquaCarotene is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and its security code is AQL.
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