Ingredients
Fermented microalgae protein

Marine
Whey.

High-protein, high-fiber, non-GMO. Made from proprietary Chlorella strains via heterotrophic fermentation — dairy-like performance, complete amino profile, a fraction of the carbon footprint.

What it is

Not from a cow.
Not from a plant.

"A fermented microalgae protein that performs like dairy casein — without the herd, the methane, or the allergen."

Marine whey is a high-protein, high-fiber, non-GMO ingredient produced through heterotrophic fermentation of proprietary Chlorella strains using glucose as feedstock. Mechanical cell disruption releases the intracellular nutrients; a water-based extraction, filtration, and spray-drying sequence produces a clean-tasting white or golden powder with up to 60% protein and up to 20% dietary fiber. Complete amino acid profile including BCAAs and EAAs. Digestibility around 89% — matching whey protein and materially better than pea or soy. Allergen-free, non-GMO, FDA GRAS (GRN 000672), EFSA-approved under Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

01 · Grades

Two grades,
one platform.

"Pick by whichever matters more to your formula: peak protein, or carotenoid-rich functional fiber."

High-protein · White

Marine Whey 50

From a white Chlorella strain

Higher solubility, neutral taste, protein-first formulations. Complete amino profile with BCAAs.

Protein
~50–55%
Fiber
~19.5%
Carbs / Fat
~20% / ~8%
Digestibility
~89%
Emulsification
100%

Ideal for: high-protein beverages, dairy alternatives, nutrition bars.

Functional fiber · Golden

Marine Whey Golden 35

From a golden Chlorella strain

Balanced EAA profile, higher fiber, natural carotenoids (lutein, β-carotene). Delivers a yellow hue — a formulation asset, not a defect.

Protein
~32–35%
Fiber
Higher than MW50
Carotenoids
Lutein, β-carotene
Digestibility
~89%
Emulsification
95%

Ideal for: fiber-enriched drinks, lassi, soups, bakery.

02 · Process

Heterotrophic
fermentation.

"No sunlight, no farmland, no open ponds — just closed bioreactors and a clean input stream."

  1. 01
    Fermentation

    Proprietary Chlorella strains grown in closed bioreactors on glucose — GMO-free, contamination-controlled, scalable.

  2. 02
    Cell disruption

    Bead milling or high-pressure homogenization releases intracellular protein, fiber, and micronutrients.

  3. 03
    Water extraction

    Water-based separation, filtration, and purification — no solvents, no chemical extraction.

  4. 04
    Spray dry & pack

    Dried to a fine powder, packed for shelf-stable delivery to the formulator.

03 · Functional performance

Outperforms
caseinate.

Internal stability testing shows Marine Whey 50 outperforms sodium caseinate on emulsion capacity and stability — it's a functional complement, not just a protein stack-up.

Emulsification

MW50 at 100%; MWG35 at 95%. Superior to sodium caseinate in benchmark testing.

Water holding

~3.3 g/g — comparable to dairy for moisture-retention applications.

Oil holding

~2.1 g/g (MW50) — excellent for fat-structured systems.

pH window

Isoelectric point pH 3–4 — stable in neutral-to-slightly-acidic formats.

Digestibility

INFOGEST 89–90% — matches whey, exceeds pea and soy.

Complete protein

All essential amino acids + BCAAs. No amino-acid limiting factor.

04 · Applications

Where it fits.

Positioned as a complement to dairy, egg, and plant proteins — not always a 1:1 drop-in, but a performance lever the others can't pull alone.

Beverages

Yogurt drinks, flavored milks, fortified milks, RTD protein shakes.

Dairy alternatives

Contributes to texture, mouthfeel, and stability — successful replacement for dairy, texturizers, and gums in dessert & yogurt.

Baked goods

Biscuits, crackers, cakes, muffins — protein fortification + fiber boost.

Confectionery & bars

Protein bars — EAA profile + fiber without the aftertaste of plant protein.

Dressings & sauces

Mayonnaise, salad dressings — emulsification that rivals egg and caseinate.

Desserts

Ice cream, custards, flans — functional protein + stabilizing role in one ingredient.

Sustainability

Smaller footprint.

Carbon
5–7 kg CO₂ₑ
vs dairy whey
20–40+ kg CO₂ₑ
Water
~1% of dairy
Land use
None
Biodiversity
Minimal impact

Closed-loop fermentation; no feed crops, no pasture expansion.

Commercial

Viable economics.

  • ~3× cheaper than dairy protein
  • Price parity with premium pea
  • Lower price volatility
  • Pilot volumes available now; commercial scale-up underway
  • Sample kits for R&D programs
Regulatory

Cleared for use.

FDA GRAS GRN 000672 EFSA Novel Food Non-GMO Allergen-free

Approved for use in food applications including beverages, baked goods, dairy, and supplements. Widely used in Japan and China.