Illustrative image only. Actual product may vary.AlgaPro™ N-Core #2
Used as the sole nitrogen source or combined with AlgaProTM M-Complete and AlgaProTM L- Boost as part of the integrated AlgaProTM fermentation system, where N-Core constitutes 20% of the complete formula.
- Category
- Dehydrated Culture Media
- Pack sizes
- 500 g · 5 kg · 25 kg
Data updated：2026-11-06
Overview
AlgaPro™ N-Core #2 is the nitrogen core of the AlgaPro range, designed for fermentation of Schizochytrium, Aurantiochytrium and other thraustochytrids and heterotrophic microalgae. In heterotrophic fermentation the nitrogen source sets how much biomass the growth phase builds and when cells enter nitrogen limitation and switch to lipid and DHA synthesis, so the type and supply of nitrogen is the control point of the whole process. N-Core can serve as the sole nitrogen source alongside a plant's own carbon and salt formulation; it is also the nitrogen composition used in the M-Complete medium, and together with M-Complete and L-Boost it forms the complete AlgaPro fermentation workflow. Formulated, quality-controlled and packed at STBIO's own facility in Xizhi, New Taipei, in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs for everything from shake-flask trials to production fermenters. AlgaPro™ N-Core #2 and AlgaPro™ N-Core #1 are two versions of the same product; both can be sampled side by side to choose per strain and process.
How the three AlgaPro formulations fit together: choose by fermentation stage
AlgaPro divides the work by stage of heterotrophic fermentation. N-Core is the nitrogen core and sets how much biomass the growth phase builds; M-Complete is the complete medium, with carbon, nitrogen and minerals in one pack, suited as the starting medium for seed culture and batch fermentation; L-Boost is the lipid-phase fed-batch supplement, added after nitrogen limitation is triggered to drive lipid and DHA accumulation. Plants with their own carbon and salt formulation can switch only the nitrogen source to N-Core; to skip in-house blending and get a process running steadily, use M-Complete; once the growth phase is stable and the goal is higher lipid yield, add L-Boost in the second stage. Each can be used alone or combined into the full workflow. Every formulation comes in two versions, #1 and #2; tell us your strain and process when requesting a quote or samples and we will recommend one.
Product highlights
- Available in 500 g / 5 kg / 25 kg, from laboratory to industrial scale
- COA, specification sheet, and technical data sheet available; samples on request
- Manufactured in Taiwan with reliable supply
Frequently asked questions
01Which strains is AlgaPro suitable for?
It is designed primarily for heterotrophic fermentation of thraustochytrids such as Schizochytrium and Aurantiochytrium, producing DHA algal oil, microbial oils and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock. Other microalgae that grow heterotrophically on organic carbon, such as heterotrophically cultured Chlorella and Crypthecodinium cohnii, are also promising candidates; confirm with a small sample trial first.
02Do all three have to be used together?
No. N-Core can be used on its own as the nitrogen source with a plant's own carbon and salts; M-Complete can be used on its own as a complete medium; L-Boost is fed during the lipid phase after a growth phase run on N-Core, M-Complete or an in-house medium. Combining all three gives the full workflow, but you can start by replacing whichever stage needs the most improvement.
03When is L-Boost added?
After the growth phase, once nitrogen in the broth is exhausted and nitrogen limitation is triggered, feed it in portions or continuously; this is when cells redirect carbon flux into lipid and DHA synthesis. Timing and dose depend on the strain, the fermenter and the target lipid profile; usage guidance is supplied with the product, and we can refine it with you from your trial data.
04What is the difference between #1 and #2?
#1 and #2 are two versions of the same product; the formulations are proprietary and not disclosed. Tell us the strain, culture mode and target product when you request a quote or samples and we will recommend a version, or supply both as samples for a side-by-side comparison.
05Can it scale from the lab to production?
Yes. The 500 g pack suits shake-flask and small fermenter trials, and the 5 kg and 25 kg packs serve pilot and production scale; every pack size is the same formulation, so no change of material is needed when scaling up. Production customers who need steady long-term supply can share their annual volume when requesting a quote and we will plan production and lead times accordingly.
06Is the formulation disclosed? Can it be adjusted for our strain?
AlgaPro is STBIO's proprietary formulation and its composition is not disclosed, but specification sheets, COA and usage guidance are provided, and technical discussion is available under NDA. If your strain or process has particular needs, the existing formulation can be adjusted, starting with a sample trial.
07How do I request a bulk quotation, and can you provide a COA?
Yes. This product is available in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg. Tell us your application and volume when requesting a quotation; we reply within one working day and can supply the COA, specification sheet, and technical data sheet.