Iceland's futuristic algae farm
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Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food
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Iceland 's Vaxa Technologies has developed a system that harnesses energy and other resources from the nearby geothermal power plant to cultivate microalgae.
Microalgae is rich in protein, carbohydrate, omega-3s, fatty-acids and vitamin B12 , says Kristinn Haflidason .
The facility can produce up to 150 metric tonnes of algae annually , and it plans to expand.
The processed algae is an ingredient for everyday foods in Reykjavik .
Food scientist Malene Lihme Olsen believes microalgae are a promising future food.
She says one hectare of soy in Brazil could produce 15 times more protein a year from the algae.
One bakery makes bread with Spirulina and a gym puts it in smoothies.
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