METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION AND EXTRACTION OF SQUALENE FROM MICROALGAE

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the production of squalene from microalgae belonging to the family of Thraustochytriales sp., preferably at concentrations of between 2 and 12 g per 100 g of dry biomass. The method is characterised in that it comprises steps consisting in: culturing microalgae belonging to the family of Thraustochytriales sp. at a temperature of between 25 and 35� C., preferably between 28 and 32� C., and more preferably of the order of 30� C.; and adding between 1 and 1000μg of vitamin B12 per litre of culture medium to said culture medium.