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3,000km Coastline · Dedicated Marine Line · Photobioreactor

3,000km of coastline. Infinite derivatives.

EcoDelta operates a dedicated marine biomass intake line — entirely separate from terrestrial streams — processing South Africa's Atlantic and Indian Ocean kelp, macroalgae, and microalgae into premium astaxanthin, alginates, vegan omega-3, and carrageenan.

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$7K
Per kg astaxanthin
Peak market price
3,000
km coastline
Atlantic & Indian Ocean
5+
Marine derivatives
Pharma to food grade
0%
Fish content
Fully vegan omega-3
MARINE STREAMS

Four streams. One dedicated line.

EcoDelta's marine intake line processes macroalgae, microalgae, and coastal biomass in controlled photobioreactors — maintaining strict separation from terrestrial biomass to preserve purity and prevent cross-contamination.

MICROALGAE
Astaxanthin
  • Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation
  • Natural astaxanthin oleoresin
  • Astaxanthin beadlets — feed & nutraceutical
  • Water-dispersible powder
  • Cosmetic-grade actives
Peak: $2,000–7,000/kg
MACROALGAE · KELP
Kelp alginates
  • Sodium alginate — food & pharma grade
  • Calcium alginate — wound dressing grade
  • Propylene glycol alginate — food emulsifier
  • Kelp meal — agricultural biostimulant
Pharma alginate: $10–30/kg
MACROALGAE
Carrageenan
  • Kappa carrageenan — food gelling agent
  • Iota carrageenan — food & cosmetic
  • Lambda carrageenan — thickener
  • Refined pharma-grade carrageenan
Food grade: $8–20/kg
MICROALGAE
Omega-3 & biomass
  • DHA oil — vegan omega-3, fish-free
  • EPA oil — cardiovascular nutraceutical
  • Spirulina biomass powder
  • Chlorella powder — detox supplement
  • Phycocyanin — natural blue pigment
DHA oil: $50–120/kg

EcoDelta's marine line operates in dedicated photobioreactor infrastructure — fully separated from all terrestrial biomass processing. This ensures zero cross-contamination and maintains the purity standards required for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical marine ingredient buyers.

TARGET MARKETS

Where marine derivatives create value.

AQUACULTURE
Feed colourants
Astaxanthin is the primary pigment driving salmon flesh colour and a premium feed additive for aquaculture globally.
NUTRACEUTICAL
Antioxidant supplements
Natural astaxanthin is one of the most potent antioxidants known — a fast-growing supplement ingredient worldwide.
PHARMACEUTICAL
Wound dressings
Calcium alginate is the active component in advanced wound dressings — a significant pharmaceutical consumable market.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Clean-label gelling
Carrageenan and alginate as natural, plant-derived alternatives to synthetic gelling and stabilising agents.
COSMETIC
Marine actives
Astaxanthin and alginate in premium anti-ageing, moisturising, and marine-origin cosmetic formulations.
VEGAN NUTRITION
Plant-based omega-3
Microalgae DHA/EPA as the only true vegan, fish-free source of long-chain omega-3 for supplement formulation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Common questions from marine ingredient buyers.

Is EcoDelta's astaxanthin natural or synthetic?
EcoDelta produces only natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae — not synthetic astaxanthin. Natural astaxanthin commands a significant price premium and is the preferred form for premium nutraceutical and cosmetic applications. All batches are documented as natural-origin.
Is your omega-3 DHA/EPA genuinely fish-free?
Yes. Our omega-3 is sourced from microalgae — the same source that fish accumulate omega-3 from in the ocean. There is no fish in the production chain. This makes it fully vegan, allergen-free, and free of oceanic contaminants (PCBs, dioxins, heavy metals) that can be present in fish-derived omega-3.
What is the minimum order quantity for marine products?
Minimum orders vary by product — astaxanthin and other high-value products have lower MOQs by weight than bulk carrageenan or alginate. Contact engage@ecodelta.biz with your product of interest and volume requirement for a specific MOQ and pricing response.
Are marine products kept separate from botanical and waste stream processing?
Yes — by design. EcoDelta's marine intake and processing line is entirely separate infrastructure from all terrestrial biomass operations. This is a core design principle, not an afterthought, and is critical to maintaining the purity and cross-contamination-free status required by food and pharmaceutical buyers.
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