Industrial-Scale Algal Production

The term nutraceutical - a portmanteau of nutrition and pharmaceutical - can refer to any supplement, health product, or formulated food intended to provide prevention against chronic disease or promote general well-being. In this sense, they are often considered similar to supplements. Both of these categories have current and potential future utility for industrial-scale algal production of wild-type and/or engineered strains. 

However, an integrated algal biorefinery that produces a portfolio of products that can be adjusted to meet market demands could be a gateway into commercial-scale production. In addihon, any potential move toward putting a price tag on each ton of CO2 released into the atmosphere would be a game changer for the algae industry. 

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