Algae Products International: Pioneering Clean-Label, Science-Backed Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
In a world where consumers are increasingly reading labels, questioning sourcing, and demanding transparency, Algae Products International (API) is redefining how the food, nutraceutical, and wellness industries think about ingredients.
From our state-of-the-art facility in Swansea, UK, we specialise in producing premium microalgae-derived ingredients, including Spirulina, Phycocyanin, Phycoerythrin, and Fucoxanthin, designed for brands that want more than colour and more than nutrition. They want trust, traceability, and sustainability.
🌿 Why Algae?
Microalgae is one of nature’s most efficient and sustainable biomass sources. It grows rapidly, requires minimal land and freshwater, and actively captures CO₂ making it a powerhouse for both planet health and human health.
What’s more, algae delivers an exceptional nutrient profile, rich in proteins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and natural pigments. These properties make it a sought-after ingredient across functional foods, nutraceuticals, sports nutrition, dairy alternatives, and even natural colourants for confectionery and beverages.
🔬 Our Core Ingredients
At API, we focus on both whole biomass and pure, concentrated compounds, giving formulators flexibility and consistency:
Spirulina – A nutrient-dense whole algae powder packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Phycocyanin – A brilliant natural blue pigment with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ideal for beverages, dairy, and confectionery.
Phycoerythrin – A striking pink-to-purple pigment with high stability in select applications, perfect for premium branding.
Fucoxanthin – A brown carotenoid with research-backed metabolic and antioxidant benefits, gaining traction in weight management and functional health products.
🛡 Regulatory-Ready & Clean-Label
With synthetic dyes like E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF) and Red 40 facing increasing bans and consumer pushback, brands are under pressure to reformulate. Our algae-derived pigments offer a 100% plant-based, taste-free, odourless, and water-soluble solution, backed by science and compliant with global food regulations.
🌍 From Lab to Label – All Under One Roof
What sets API apart is our vertical integration. We manage the entire process:
Cultivation of microalgae
Sustainable harvesting
Precision extraction and processing
In-house quality testing
Final packaging for B2B delivery
This ensures full traceability, consistent quality, and the ability to customise to client needs, whether that’s colour intensity, particle size, or formulation compatibility.
🤝 Partnering for Innovation
We work with food & beverage brands, supplement companies, and health innovators to develop custom solutions. Whether you’re replacing synthetic additives, boosting nutritional value, or seeking a unique colour signature for your brand, we bring R&D expertise, application science, and market insight to the table.
📢 The Future Is Algae, And It’s Happening Now
The algae-based ingredients market is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, driven by consumer health trends, regulatory shifts, and climate-conscious manufacturing.
At Algae Products International, we’re proud to be leading this transformation turning sustainability into a market advantage for our partners.
📩 Want to explore how API’s ingredients can enhance your product line?
Contact our team today at sales@algae-products.com to request technical data sheets, product samples, or a custom formulation consultation.
