Powder, oil and microencapsulated powder
Dunaliella salina ingredient selection
Start with the formulation. Choose the right ingredient format.
Compare whole-algae powder, natural beta-carotene oil and water-dispersible microencapsulated powder by application, potency, production route and commercial quantity.
- 3 ingredient formats
- 2 oil extraction routes
- Grade-matched technical documents
Ethyl acetate or supercritical CO₂
Current default starting quantity
Current default starting quantity
Manufacturer and product accountability
CAROVIVE®by HETCHYN
The company behind every Carovive® grade.
HETCHYN is the cultivation, manufacturing and supply company behind Carovive®. Buyers work with the same operating team from grade selection and samples through current specifications and batch documentation.
- Company
- HETCHYN Biotechnology Co., Ltd.Cultivates Dunaliella salina, manufactures the ingredients and manages global B2B supply.
- Product brand
- Carovive®The product name carried by the applicable ingredient grade and technical documents.
- Buyer continuity
- One accountable team for grade selection · samples · Spec · batch COA
Ingredient format comparison
Compare all three formats on the same decision points.
Carovive® is HETCHYN's product brand for a Dunaliella salina ingredient portfolio. The right starting format depends on the dosage form, formulation phase, target natural beta-carotene level, preferred production route and commercial quantity.
| Decision point | Whole-algae formatDunaliella salina powderView grades | Oil-soluble concentrateDunaliella beta-carotene oilView grades | Water-dispersible formatDunaliella microencapsulated powderView grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical form | Spray- or freeze-dried whole-algae powder without added excipients | Oil concentrate in a corn-oil or olive-oil carrier, confirmed by grade | Microencapsulated Dunaliella oil in a water-dispersible carrier system |
| Typical applications | Tablets, hard capsules and dry powder blends | Softgels, lipid formulations and other oil-phase systems | Beverages, gummies, drink mixes and other water-dispersible systems |
| Formulation system | Dry solid system; confirm final-formula dispersibility | Oil-soluble; designed for the lipid phase | Designed for water-dispersible formulation systems |
| Natural beta-carotene | 2–8% | 1–30% across the portfolio | 1–10% |
| Production routes | Glass-greenhouse or outdoor cultivation, followed by drying | Ethyl acetate extraction or supercritical CO₂ extraction | Either oil route, followed by emulsification, microencapsulation and drying |
| Default MOQ | 10 kg | 10 kg | 300 kg |
| Documents available on request | Product Specification, representative batch COA, SDS / MSDS and applicable certificates | Product Specification, representative batch COA, SDS / MSDS and applicable certificates | Product Specification, representative batch COA, SDS / MSDS and applicable certificates |
| Not the first choice when | The formulation is oil-based or engineered water dispersion is the primary requirement | The dosage form is a dry tablet or capsule, or the system is water-based without an emulsification strategy | The formulation is a simple oil-phase system or the project cannot accommodate the current starting MOQ |
Start with the delivery system, not the highest concentration. A hard capsule commonly starts with whole-algae powder, a softgel with oil, and a beverage or gummy requiring water dispersion with microencapsulated powder. The final grade still needs to be confirmed against potency, route, target market and formulation conditions.
Compare the current grade tables and route notes:Powder specificationsOil specificationsMicroencapsulated specifications
Carovive® product formats
Choose the Carovive® format your formulation needs.
The portfolio includes Carovive® Dunaliella salina powder, Carovive® Dunaliella beta-carotene oil and Carovive® Dunaliella salina microencapsulated powder.
01 / Whole-algae ingredient
Carovive® Dunaliella salina powder
A direct whole-algae format for tablets, hard capsules and dry blends, available from controlled glass-greenhouse and outdoor cultivation routes.
TabletsHard capsulesPowder blends
Available potency2–8% natural β-carotene
View specifications 
02 / Oil-soluble concentrate
Carovive® Dunaliella beta-carotene oil
An oil-soluble concentrate for softgels and oil-phase formulations, available through conventional or supercritical CO₂ extraction routes.
SoftgelsOil-phase systemsLipid formulations
Available potency1–30% natural β-carotene
View specifications 
03 / Water-dispersible format
Carovive® Dunaliella salina microencapsulated powder
A protected, water-dispersible ingredient format for beverages, gummies and powder systems.
BeveragesGummiesPowder systems
Available potency1–10% natural β-carotene
View specifications Grade selection
Move from dosage form to a qualified ingredient in four steps.
A clear formulation brief lets HETCHYN narrow the relevant format and product codes before samples and controlled documents are requested.
Start a product discussion- 01Delivery system
Define the dosage form
State whether the product is a tablet, hard capsule, softgel, beverage, gummy or powder blend.
- 02Ingredient format
Choose the physical format
Match dry solid, oil-phase or water-dispersible requirements to powder, oil or microencapsulated powder.
- 03Technical fit
Confirm potency and route
Align the target natural beta-carotene level, production route, target market and formulation restrictions.
- 04Qualification
Review samples and current documents
Confirm availability, sample options and the applicable Product Specification, representative COA, SDS / MSDS and certificates with sales.
Buyer questions
Questions to resolve before selecting a Carovive® grade.
These answers define the usual starting point. Final suitability, availability and documentation are confirmed for the selected product code and destination market.
01Which format fits a softgel, hard capsule, beverage or gummy?
Oil is the usual starting point for softgels and oil-phase systems. Whole-algae powder is the usual starting point for tablets, hard capsules and dry blends. Microencapsulated powder is the usual starting point when beverages, gummies or powder systems need water dispersion.
02Is Carovive® natural, fermented or chemically synthesized?
Carovive® glass-greenhouse grades come from Dunaliella salina cultivated in raceway ponds, not bacterial fermentation or chemical synthesis. The whole-algae material naturally contains a carotenoid matrix led by beta-carotene and also includes native alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and other carotenoids. The exact standardized marker and profile must be confirmed for the selected grade.
03What is the difference between whole-algae powder and microencapsulated powder?
Whole-algae powder is spray- or freeze-dried biomass without added excipients. Its carotenoids are oil-soluble, and the powder is not engineered for water dispersion. Microencapsulated powder starts from Dunaliella oil and adds an encapsulating carrier system for broader formulation use, especially water-based products; customizable systems can include maltodextrin, gum arabic, modified starch and antioxidants.
04Is Carovive® food grade, and how is total arsenic controlled?
Yes. The applicable greenhouse-grown food-grade powder specifications set a routine total-arsenic release limit of ≤1.0 mg/kg, and strong batches can reach ≤0.5 mg/kg. Conventional Dunaliella products on the market are generally around 7 mg/kg total arsenic, while some suppliers disclose only inorganic arsenic. Total arsenic and inorganic arsenic are different parameters, so compare the same parameter and test method.
05Why does HETCHYN use glass-greenhouse raceway cultivation?
The glass greenhouse gives HETCHYN control over water, culture inputs and environmental exposure before the complete biomass becomes an ingredient. That upstream control is necessary for consistently meeting HETCHYN's low heavy-metal and total-arsenic limits; HETCHYN's comparative evidence shows other salt-lake cultivation does not meet these limits.
06Does Carovive® meet European Clean Label expectations?
Yes. Carovive® supports European Clean Label positioning through a natural algal source, clearly defined processing and full composition disclosure by grade. Whole-algae powder contains no added excipients; oil and microencapsulated grades declare their carrier systems in the applicable documentation. Clean Label is a market formulation concept rather than a single EU certification, so the final product label must still be assessed for its destination market and complete formula.
07How do the two oil extraction routes differ?
RE grades use ethyl acetate extraction and the current total residual-solvent specification is ≤20 ppm. SE grades use supercritical CO₂ extraction and are described as having no residual extraction solvent. Potency ranges also differ by route, so confirm the selected code.
08What are the current starting MOQs?
The current default MOQ is 10 kg for Dunaliella salina powder, 10 kg for beta-carotene oil and 300 kg for microencapsulated powder. Stock, lead time and custom-grade feasibility are confirmed by sales.
09Which technical documents can a buyer request?
After the product code and market are identified, buyers can request the current Product Specification, a representative batch COA, SDS / MSDS and applicable certificates. Controlled approved copies are supplied by HETCHYN sales or quality teams rather than offered as uncontrolled public downloads.
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