Triton Algae Innovations
Food and Beverage ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Triton Algae Innovations is a San Diego-based company focused on developing algae-derived ingredients to address global food and feed shortages. Founded in 2013 as a UC San Diego spin-off, it centers on the microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, described as safe, palatable, and rich in essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin A. The firm pursues scalable, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and has sought to extend algae applications to future foods through nutritional compounds such as colostrum proteins. Its products and partnerships target food industry players seeking novel, non-GMO algae ingredients. A notable recent development is the 2023 launch of an algae-infused high-protein Fusilli pasta under the Too Good To Be Foods brand, building on earlier collaborations with Tofurky in 2021 and Touyun Biotech Group Limited to scale production.