Marine microalgae · Nellore, India · Patented technology
Nature’s richest source of Beta-Carotene.
Glaukos Algae cultivates certified organic Dunaliella salina on India’s East Coast, then gently harvests, freeze-dries and standardises it to a minimum of 5% natural Beta-Carotene.
Aerial view · Nellore facilityIndia’s first dedicated Dunaliella salina production facility
Founded in 2019, Glaukos Algae Technologies is a marine microalgae company based in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. We grow one of the most demanding marine species in the world, and the one with the highest natural concentration of β-carotene.
Our 25-acre coastal salt-pan site has abundant saline water and year-round tropical sunlight. We pair these with automated cultivation, harvesting and freeze-drying technology designed for Indian conditions, so the result is a premium, consistent and fully traceable biomass.
- Automated, contaminant-free cultivation and harvesting
- Freeze-dried to protect carotenoids, colour and shelf life
- Tested and graded by industry-leading laboratories
- Patented production process (Indian Patent No. 545438)
Two certified organic microalgae powders
Supplied in bulk to nutraceutical, cosmetic, food and feed manufacturers, with private-label options on request.
Glaukotene®
Red marine microalgae powder with natural mixed carotenoids, led by a high concentration of antioxidant Beta-Carotene.
- Min. 5% natural Beta-Carotene
- Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free
- Non-irradiated, freeze-dried
Glaukopid®
Green microalgae superfood with complex carbohydrates, essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
- 100% pure organic chlorella biomass
- Natural source of omega-3 lipids
- Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free
Carotene orangePonds turn orange as β-carotene builds up
Red marine cellsEach cell is packed with natural carotenoids
Algae greenYoung green cultures grow in our raceway pondsA tiny cell with a big carotenoid payload
Under high salinity and strong sunlight, Dunaliella salina builds up β-carotene to protect itself. That’s why it turns the ponds deep orange-red. It is one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods.
↔ Drag to see how our ponds turn from green to orange-red as Beta-Carotene builds up
Powerful antioxidant
Natural mixed carotenoids help protect cells against free-radical damage.
Skin & eye health
Beta-Carotene is a provitamin A source that supports healthy skin and vision.
Immunity & healthy ageing
Supports a healthy immune system, energy, vitality and healthy ageing.
Built for formulators across industries
Nutraceuticals
Tablets, capsules and powder blends for dietary supplements.
Cosmetics
Natural pigment and antioxidant for skin-care formulations.
Food & colour
Natural orange-red colour and superfood and functional blends.
Animal & aquafeed
Nutrient-rich, natural pigmentation for animal and aqua feed.
Glaukos Algae partners with CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography
At the Blue Innovation Forum: Industry Meet, hosted by CSIR–NIO in Goa on 16–17 December 2025 as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Glaukos Algae Technologies signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement with CSIR–NIO to collaborate on the scale-up and commercialisation of natural marine microalgal pigments.
The forum brought together around 78 delegates from 68 organisations to turn India’s ocean research into deployable technology. Glaukos was one of two companies to sign an agreement with the institute at the event, a strong endorsement of our Dunaliella salina work in Nellore.
Read the official PIB release →Exchanging the Non-Disclosure Agreement on stage at CSIR–NIO’s Blue Innovation Forum, Goa · Source: Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India, 17 Dec 2025
A controlled, chemical-free process
We keep the natural photosynthetic process that microalgae have followed for billions of years, and control every parameter: pH, temperature, nutrients, CO₂ and dissolved oxygen.
Laboratory
Selected strains and inoculum grown under sterile conditions.
Cultivation
Raceway ponds and photobioreactors fed with natural saline water.
Harvesting
Ultrafiltration and spiral-plate centrifugation keep cells intact.
Freeze-drying
Low-temperature lyophilisation preserves carotenoids and colour.
QC & packing
Quality checked, pulverised and vacuum-packed.
Grown responsibly, from salt pan to supplement
We farm on non-arable coastal salt-pan land, run on sunlight and seawater, and keep every batch traceable from pond to pack.
Purity
Contaminant-free automated cultivation, no chemicals in harvesting, non-irradiated and certified organic.
Traceability
Every batch is quality checked and graded by leading test labs, with a Certificate of Analysis on request.
Sustainability
Powered by tropical sunshine and saline water on non-arable land, with ultrafiltration water recycled back into production.
Science
Proprietary process built for Indian tropical conditions, guided by algal scientists and research partners like CSIR–NIO.
Patented and certified to global standards
Organic, food-safety and management certifications that buyers in India, the EU and the USA recognise.
Granted Indian Patent No. 545438
Our process for producing Beta-Carotene-rich Dunaliella salina powder is protected by a patent granted by the Government of India in July 2024. It is a proprietary technology that sets Glaukos apart.
View our patent →
How can we help you?
Manufacturers & brands
Bulk Glaukotene® and Glaukopid® for supplements, cosmetics, food and feed, with COA and spec sheets.
Request bulk pricing →Distributors & exporters
Partner with India’s first dedicated Dunaliella salina producer for your region.
Become a partner →Researchers & investors
Collaborate on microalgae research, or join us as we scale capacity.
Start a conversation →Latest insights on microalgae
Research, news and perspectives on Dunaliella salina, Beta-Carotene and sustainable nutrition from the Glaukos team.
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Want to visit the Glaukos facility?
See our Dunaliella salina ponds in East Gogulapalli, Allur Mandal, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.