Solix Algredients Repositions as B2B Supplier of Algae-Based Nutrition Ingredients

27 Oct 2015 --- A U.S. company is helping brand manufacturers and retailers bring the benefits of algae-based natural ingredients to health-conscious consumers. Solix Algredients, Inc. has repositioned as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier of high quality natural ingredients derived from algae for the nutrition and personal care markets. Founded in 2006, and most recently operating as Solix BioSystems, the company's origins were in algae-based biofuels.

Now operating under its new name, Solix Algredients is leveraging its extensive algal cultivation expertise to supply functional ingredients for consumer end-use.  Solix will target its portfolio of algae-based ingredients to manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplement and personal care products.

"The Solix Algredients strategy capitalizes on extensive algae supply chain expertise developed over the last decade," said Mr. Ilya Golubovich, Chairman of the Board, and Managing and Founding Partner of I2BF Global Ventures, a major Solix investor. "Solix has an experienced management team, strong and engaged Board members, and is well positioned to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for algae-based, natural ingredients."

Industry reaction to Solix Algredients has been positive, according to President and Chief Executive Officer, Austin Maguire. "As we continue to introduce our ingredients, we've been pleased that customers recognize the importance of a U.S.-based, quality-focused ingredients supplier with deep algal experience and flexible delivery capabilities."

The company has also introduced Solasta Astaxanthin to the B2B ingredients marketplace. Solasta is a natural astaxanthin extract produced from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, the richest natural source of the antioxidant. Research has shown that algal astaxanthin has superior antioxidant activity compared to other well-known antioxidants.1

Solasta Astaxanthin is an excellent source of astaxanthin for use in dietary supplement and personal care applications. Solasta is non-GMO, vegetarian, and extracted in the USA. The extraction uses super-critical carbon dioxide to ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of Solasta. 

Solix Algredients is now leveraging its extensive algal cultivation expertise to supply functional ingredients for consumer end-use. "The launch of Solasta Astaxanthin coincides with the repositioning of Solix Algredients as a global, B2B supplier of high quality natural ingredients derived from algae," explained James Tuan, Chief Commercial Officer. 

Solasta will be sold to manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplement and personal care products. "Solasta Astaxanthin is the first commercial product in our portfolio of algae-based B2B ingredients," noted Mr. Tuan.

Solasta Astaxanthin is manufactured in accordance with industry best practices and guidelines (current Good Manufacturing Practice - GMP) defined by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Solasta meets the strict quality standards set forth in the Astaxanthin Esters Monographs of the Food Chemical Codex2 and the US Pharmacopeia3.

References
1 Shimidzu, et al. (1996). "Carotenoids as singlet oxygen quenchers in marine organisms." Fisheries Science. 62(1):134-137.
2 Food Chemical Codex (2013) 8th ed., pp 89-94.
3 US Pharmacopeia (2015) 38th ed., pp 5892-5894.