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Potential algae co-products.
| Product | Price (US$) | Market estimation (US$ × 106/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Biomass for humans | 50 per kg | 1250–3800 |
| Aquaculture feed | 70 per l; >160 per kg | ∼700 |
| β-carotene | 300–3000 per kg | >280 |
| Astaxanthin | 2,500–10,000 per kg | 150–200 |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acid | 60 per g | ∼1530 |
| Phycobiliproteins | 3.25–17 per mg | 12–50 |
| Radiolabeled metabolites | 60–38,000 per g | 5–13 |
