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Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis: processes, applications, and market
Géssica Cavalcanti Pereira Mota1, Laenne Barbara Silva de Moraes1, Carlos Yure B Oliveira1
1Departamento de Pesca e Aquicultura, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.
Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology
|August 23, 2021
Summary
This review details natural astaxanthin production from *Haematococcus pluvialis*. It covers biosynthesis, processing techniques, and market analysis, offering insights for sustainable production.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Phycology
- Natural Product Chemistry
Background:
- Astaxanthin, a potent xanthophyll carotenoid, is highly valued in aquaculture and nutraceuticals.
- The microalga *Haematococcus pluvialis* is the primary non-GMO source for natural astaxanthin accumulation.
- Optimizing astaxanthin production from *H. pluvialis* requires understanding its upstream and downstream processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on natural astaxanthin production from *H. pluvialis*.
- To analyze emerging strategies in upstream and downstream processing for astaxanthin recovery.
- To discuss the global astaxanthin market and propose sustainability guidelines based on biorefinery models.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of astaxanthin biosynthesis and metabolic pathways in *H. pluvialis*.
- Evaluation of traditional and novel techniques for biomass harvesting and astaxanthin extraction.
- Analysis of market trends and sustainability factors in astaxanthin production.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of astaxanthin biosynthesis, metabolic shifts, and nutritional metabolism during *H. pluvialis* life cycle stages.
- Comparative assessment of various harvesting and recovery methods for astaxanthin from algal biomass.
- Discussion on global market dynamics and economic viability of natural astaxanthin.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the importance of *H. pluvialis* as a sustainable source of natural astaxanthin.
- Identifies key areas for improvement in cultivation, harvesting, and extraction processes.
- Provides a framework for enhancing the sustainability and economic feasibility of the astaxanthin production chain.
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