Algrosolutions phase 1=商业计划书.pdf

ALGROSOLUTIONS Phase 1: Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Nutraceutical: Food, or parts of food, that provide medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. “ -- Dr. Stephen DeFelice, Foundation for Innovation in Medicine Functional Food: “…foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition…” -- International Food Information Council (IFIC) Nutraceutical and functional foods are not exactly the same thing, but the categories overlap. The alga Astaxanthin satisfies both categories and Algrosolutions will first produce astaxanthin in order to generate immediate sales. Algrosolutions has developed a very cost effective process to produce varios strains of alga through cultivation in patented photobioreactors and a low energy extraction method. By controlling the costs associated with traditional photobioreactors and increasing the output associated with open pond systems, Algrosolutions will become a leader in the expanding markets of algae based foods. These foods are not just for human consumption, they include feed for all livestock and the growing fish farming industry. Algrosolutions will first focus on astaxanthin for the fish farming industry, which provides the highest profits, while astaxanthin for human consumption and livestock feed remain other profitable markets. Astaxanthin for Fish Food The most important alga strain for color, taste and overall health benefits associated with eating fish is astaxanthin. Astaxanthin or the synthetic version canthaxanthin is added to fish food of farm raised fish in order to match the diet of wild salmon in order to obtain the desired pink to orange-red color. Both are currently approved in the United States as a safe additive to fish feed (up to 80 mg per kg feed) (Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR 73.35), however, a FDA study concluded that in order to achieve th