Tetraselmis chuii is a marine unicellular microalga belonging to the green-algae group Chlorophyta and the family Chlorodendraceae. It is a photosynthetic marine microalga that can be cultivated under controlled conditions and processed into dried biomass for food and nutraceutical applications. EFSA describes T. chuii as a planktonic microalga with established use in aquaculture and increasing interest as a human-food ingredient.
MEDIOCON INC can supply Tetraselmis chuii as a specialized microalgal raw material for qualified nutraceutical, food-supplement and functional-food applications. The material is generally supplied as dried microalgal biomass or powder, depending on the processing specification. It contains naturally occurring nutritional constituents, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fibre, pigments and other microalgal compounds.
Tetraselmis chuii has been formally evaluated for food use in Europe. Dried Tetraselmis chuii microalgae was authorised as a novel food, and the European Union specifies its permitted food categories and maximum use levels. For food supplements, the current EU Union List specifies a maximum level of 250 mg/day and requires the designation “Dried microalgae Tetraselmis chuii” or “Dried microalgae T. chuii” on the label, together with the statement “Contains negligible amounts of iodine.”
The nutritional composition of Tetraselmis chuii can vary depending on cultivation conditions, harvesting stage and processing. An EU dossier concerning specification modification reported ranges for protein, ash, carbohydrates, fibre and fat, illustrating why a fixed composition should not be entered unless it corresponds to the actual commercial grade.
MEDIOCON INC can supply Tetraselmis chuii according to the required microalgal identity, cultivation/processing specification, moisture, nutritional profile, microbiological quality, heavy-metal limits, packaging and storage requirements. The final commercial specification should always be confirmed against the applicable product specification and batch COA.
Tetraselmis chuii is recognised as a nutritionally valuable microalga and contains protein as one of its major nutritional components. Exact protein content should be taken from the specific grade's COA.
The biomass contains naturally occurring lipids and fatty acids. The actual lipid profile varies according to cultivation and processing conditions.
Carbohydrates and dietary fibre are naturally present in the microalgal biomass. Published EU specification work demonstrates that their ranges can vary between production processes.
Tetraselmis chuii has attracted interest for naturally occurring pigments and antioxidant compounds, including carotenoids and phenolic compounds.
Tetraselmis chuii can be used as a raw material for:
The EU currently authorises dried Tetraselmis chuii for specified food categories, including food supplements, sauces, condiments and special salts.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Green to greenish powder |
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