Our Innovation

At Astadaily, innovation is more than a manufacturing process—it's the foundation of everything we do.

Behind every softgel is years of research, engineering, and scientific development focused on one goal: producing high-quality natural astaxanthin from microalgae in a sustainable, efficient, and scalable way.

Astadaily use premium AlgaeAsta® Astaxanthin made from a naturally sourced freshwater microalga called Haematococcus pluvialis, first discovered in Canada and widely recognized as the richest natural source of astaxanthin.

The company was founded by Dr. Alvin Cheng, who earned his PhD from the University of Toronto and has dedicated more than a decade to researching microalgae biotechnology, astaxanthin production, and sustainable algae-based solutions. His scientific work has contributed to advancements in microalgae cultivation, extraction technologies, and the commercialization of natural astaxanthin.

Guided by this strong scientific foundation, our team has spent years advancing microalgae cultivation and extraction technologies to maximize purity, consistency, and quality. Through the development of our third-generation closed bioreactor platform and optimized supercritical CO₂ extraction process, we continue to push the boundaries of natural astaxanthin production.

This commitment to innovation allows us to deliver natural astaxanthin while maintaining strict quality standards from cultivation to finished product.

Natural astaxanthin is one of the most valuable bioactive compounds found in nature.

However, producing high-quality astaxanthin is far from simple.

Microalgae are highly sensitive organisms that require carefully controlled growing conditions. Even small variations in temperature, light, nutrients, or contamination can significantly affect yield and quality.

To overcome these challenges, Astadaily's technology platform focuses on two critical areas:

• Advanced microalgae cultivation
• Clean astaxanthin extraction

Together, these technologies help ensure a reliable source of premium natural astaxanthin.

Natural astaxanthin begins with Haematococcus pluvialis, a freshwater microalga known for its exceptional ability to naturally accumulate astaxanthin.

To cultivate this valuable microalga, Astadaily utilizes a proprietary third-generation closed bioreactor system designed to optimize growth conditions while minimizing environmental variability and contamination risks.

Unlike traditional open-pond cultivation systems, closed bioreactors provide a protected environment that significantly reduces exposure to unwanted microorganisms, airborne contaminants, and environmental fluctuations. Contamination control is one of the most important advantages of closed cultivation, helping ensure cleaner biomass and more consistent astaxanthin production.

Our third-generation platform also offers advantages over conventional photobioreactor systems. Because cultivation conditions are carefully controlled indoors, production does not rely heavily on weather patterns, seasonal changes, or geographic location. This enables stable, year-round cultivation with higher productivity and greater operational consistency.

Growing high-quality microalgae is only the first step.

The next challenge is extracting astaxanthin while preserving its natural integrity and purity.

To achieve this, we utilize advanced supercritical carbon dioxide (CO₂) extraction technology, one of the most sophisticated extraction methods available for natural ingredients.

Supercritical CO₂ extraction uses carbon dioxide under carefully controlled temperature and pressure conditions. In its supercritical state, carbon dioxide behaves like both a liquid and a gas, allowing it to efficiently extract valuable compounds from natural materials.

Our innovation platform integrates cultivation and extraction into a complete production system.

The process includes:

Step 1: Microalgae Cultivation

Haematococcus pluvialis is cultivated in our advanced third-generation closed bioreactor systems.

Step 2: Astaxanthin Accumulation

The microalgae naturally produce astaxanthin as part of their protective response to environmental conditions.

Step 3: Biomass Processing

The algae biomass is carefully harvested and processed to fully break down the cell walls before extraction, allowing for efficient recovery of natural astaxanthin.

Step 4: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction

Astaxanthin-rich oil is extracted using our clean supercritical CO₂ extraction process.

Step 5: Quality Verification

Each production batch undergoes rigorous quality evaluation before use in finished products.

Why use closed bioreactors instead of open ponds?

Closed bioreactors significantly reduce contamination risks while providing greater control over cultivation conditions, resulting in cleaner and more consistent microalgae production.

How are Astadaily's bioreactors different from conventional photobioreactors?

Our third-generation closed bioreactor platform is designed for stable, year-round production that is less dependent on weather conditions, seasonal changes, and geographic location, enabling higher productivity and consistency.

What makes supercritical CO₂ extraction unique?

Supercritical CO₂ extraction allows valuable compounds to be extracted without harsh chemical solvents while maintaining high purity, cleanliness, and product quality.

What microalgae produces astaxanthin?

The freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, first discovered in Canada, is widely recognized as the richest natural source of astaxanthin.

What role does microfluidics play in Astadaily's research?

Microfluidic platforms allow researchers to study microalgae behavior and cultivation performance at a highly controlled microscale, helping optimize production technologies and improve efficiency.

Who founded Astadaily?

Astadaily was founded by Dr. Alvin Cheng, a University of Toronto PhD scientist with more than 10 years of specialized research experience in microalgae biotechnology and astaxanthin. He is also the author and editor of leading scientific publications, including Global Perspectives on Astaxanthin and Handbook of Food and Feed from Microalgae, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Innovation has always been at the heart of Astadaily's mission. Through our third-generation closed bioreactor technology, clean supercritical CO₂ extraction process, and ongoing scientific research, we are committed to producing high-quality natural astaxanthin while supporting a more sustainable future.

As scientific understanding of algae continues to expand, we believe microalgae will play an increasingly important role in human health, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. By investing in innovation today, we are helping unlock the potential of tomorrow's most promising natural resources.