In the current study, the researchers selected extracts from the microalgae Dunaliella bardawil and Chlorella sorokiniana. These species accumulate carotenoids, especially phytoene, and are widely ...

The researchers had first isolated ‘Chlorella sorokiniana’ in the lab and cultivated it using a specially formulated nutrient mix designed to enhance its biomass and protein content.

Chlorella is a nutrient-dense freshwater algae. It’s a close cousin to the saltwater-sourced spirulina. Researchers first studied chlorella after World War II as a potential protein option for ...