Human Nutrition

Our objective is to develop and produce functional compounds that help people live healthier lives. How do we achieve this? We focus our efforts on improving our knowledge of the most common nutritional needs and deficiencies.

In the last decades, our dietary habits have changed. It is no longer a matter of simply reducing the foods we eat in excess that may be harmful for our health, but also to look for products that have beneficial properties that help prevent certain diseases.

We are currently working on various lines of R&D focused on the following fields:
- Research in Pharma.
- Functional Nutrition.
- Bioactive compounds for the cosmetics industry.

 

After proving the health and organoleptic benefits of marine microalgae, we are the first and only company authorised by the health authorities to manufacture, commercialise and use them as human nutritional products.

 

The nutritional microalgae we culture are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, minerals and a wide variety of functional compounds that improve health and well-being. In addition, these compounds play a preventive role because they reduce the risk factors associated to certain diseases.

Our commitment to food quality and innocuousness is reflected by the implementation and certification of ISO 22000 and FSSC standards.The products we develop constitute a turning point in “healthy” nutrition.

 

 

NOVEL FOOD & GRAS

In compliance with the strict laws regulating the production and commercialisation of marine microalgae in Europe, we have obtained the first only authorisation from Novel Food for marine microalgae in Europe.

This means we are the only company in the world with this authorisation and, as such, we can produce and commercialise these products for human nutrition.

Because we are dealing with the microbiological culture of organisms, we must establish specific protocols and registers to guarantee the innocuousness of these organisms. This involves correct manipulation and management of the different processes.

These are regulated and inspected by the health authorities and it is obligatory to obtain a health certificate. Fitoplancton Marino, S.L. is the only company that has obtained these authorisations.

We highly recommend that you verify the origin of the marine microalgae you purchase (also called phytoplankton or marine plankton).