*2.3.4 Dunaliella*

*Dunaliella* is a green unicellular algae that has been observed to contain large quantities of β-carotene, protein, and glycerol. *Dunaliella* has the ability to grow in a relatively vast array of conditions and does not need specific waters for its cultivation. The extraction of the nutritional compounds can take place through its thin cell wall. It is known for the production of many carotenoid pigments, and these pigments are potent free-radical scavengers that have shown to reduce levels of enzyme inactivation and lipid peroxidation.
