Paris, France
Algama
Microalgae extraction and functional ingredient specialist (since 2013). TamaGo egg-replacer and microalgae-based ingredients at pilot scale plus R&D services.
Algama is a Paris-based food technology company specializing in microalgae-based ingredients for the baking and pastry industry. The company produces three main products under the Tamalga brand: Tamalga Baking (a whole egg substitute), Tamalga Cake (for individual pastry applications), and Tamalga Waffle (for waffle production). These powder-based egg replacers are formulated to maintain the organoleptic properties of baked goods while offering comparable or improved cost performance relative to conventional eggs. The products are designed for both artisanal craftspeople and industrial manufacturers in bakery and pastry sectors.
Algama's research and development focuses on microalgae processing and separation technologies. The company has received recognition including a 2025 SIRHA Innovation Award and selection in the FoodTech 500. It is supported by investors including Alwyn Capital, Beyond Investing, and Gruppo Bimbo. The company emphasizes the environmental advantages of its products relative to conventional egg production, citing lower carbon footprint and alignment with evolving EU regulations on animal welfare standards in poultry farming.
Capabilities
- Separation
- MicrofiltrationWet fractionation
- Alt-protein
- Mycoprotein
- Ingredients
- Hydrocolloids
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