. Microalgae are also rich in pigments like chlorophyll
(0.5% to 1% of dry weight), carotenoids (0.1% to 0.2% of dry weight on
average and up to 14% of dry weight for β-carotene of Dunaliella) and
phycobiliproteins. These molecules have a wide range of commercial
applications (Becker, 1988).