Algae’s Impact on the Food-Versus-Fuel Debate

Biodiesel Magazine
By Dean Tsoupeis

The growing use of algae biomass for nutraceutical purposes is expected to provide an attractive revenue stream for those using algae oil for biodiesel.

Algae have been providing energy for as long as it has existed. Animals have always eaten it. It’s what gives fish omega 3 fatty acids and other beneficial characteristics that make fish oil so popular to the nutracteutical market. Some nutraceutical brands even produce omega 3 acids directly from the algae, which is more environmentally sustainable and safer in regard to mercury content.

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