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Algae enthusiasm
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What is algal oil?
Algae oil is a plant-based oil derived from microalgae (Schizochytrium sp.) and a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids. More and more people are choosing omega-3 algae oil as a...
What is algal oil?
Algae oil is a plant-based oil derived from microalgae (Schizochytrium sp.) and a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids. More and more people are choosing omega-3 algae oil as a...
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How algae use CO2 to feed the world
At plnktn. we love algae not only for their nutritional value, but also for their potential to make the world a more sustainable place. One of the most fascinating properties...
How algae use CO2 to feed the world
At plnktn. we love algae not only for their nutritional value, but also for their potential to make the world a more sustainable place. One of the most fascinating properties...
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How is our Plankton created?
In this blog post, we will take a deep dive into the production process of Plankton: a nutritious microorganism. We will specifically look at the steps of growing, harvesting, drying...
How is our Plankton created?
In this blog post, we will take a deep dive into the production process of Plankton: a nutritious microorganism. We will specifically look at the steps of growing, harvesting, drying...
Blogs with impact
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We have an important announcement...
A while ago, we were approached by a media company about purchasing advertising space in the Telegraaf newspaper. An entire page, just for us. It sounds fantastic, but it also...
We have an important announcement...
A while ago, we were approached by a media company about purchasing advertising space in the Telegraaf newspaper. An entire page, just for us. It sounds fantastic, but it also...
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Letβs talk sh*t: plnktn x The Good Roll nodigen...
Gut Health op de maatschappelijke agenda plnktn en The Good Roll roepen Nederland op om het gesprek over darmgezondheid, oftewel 'Gut Health' niet langer te vermijden. Samen met darmspecialist Marjolein...
Letβs talk sh*t: plnktn x The Good Roll nodigen...
Gut Health op de maatschappelijke agenda plnktn en The Good Roll roepen Nederland op om het gesprek over darmgezondheid, oftewel 'Gut Health' niet langer te vermijden. Samen met darmspecialist Marjolein...
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Natural products, how βnaturalβ are they?
Natural products that do not harm nature and require little to no human intervention during growth. That is what we strive for at plnktn. A difficult task, but one we...
Natural products, how βnaturalβ are they?
Natural products that do not harm nature and require little to no human intervention during growth. That is what we strive for at plnktn. A difficult task, but one we...
Recipes
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Plnktn recipe: Vegan tuna salad with plankton b...
The plnktn team is full of enthusiasm for algae. We love convincing everyone in the Netherlands of the power of algae. And showing how easily you can add algae to...
Plnktn recipe: Vegan tuna salad with plankton b...
The plnktn team is full of enthusiasm for algae. We love convincing everyone in the Netherlands of the power of algae. And showing how easily you can add algae to...
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plantain banana pancakes π₯
Treat yourself or surprise someone with the ultimate pancake experience on a relaxed Sunday morning. What makes this experience unforgettable? The abundance of toppings! Throw everything you like and have...
plantain banana pancakes π₯
Treat yourself or surprise someone with the ultimate pancake experience on a relaxed Sunday morning. What makes this experience unforgettable? The abundance of toppings! Throw everything you like and have...
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Avocado sandwich with seaweed π±
The perfect quick & nutritious lunch. The plnktn. seasoning adds an extra dimension of flavor to your usual avocado sandwich! For a protein-rich twist, we add cottage cheese. Proteins not...
Avocado sandwich with seaweed π±
The perfect quick & nutritious lunch. The plnktn. seasoning adds an extra dimension of flavor to your usual avocado sandwich! For a protein-rich twist, we add cottage cheese. Proteins not...
Health
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Krijg jij voldoende omega-3 binnen?
Omega-3 is zoβn voedingsstof die niet altijd zichtbaar aanwezig is in je dagelijkse eetpatroon, maar wel een vaste rol speelt in je lichaam. Het zit verweven in processen rond hart,...
Krijg jij voldoende omega-3 binnen?
Omega-3 is zoβn voedingsstof die niet altijd zichtbaar aanwezig is in je dagelijkse eetpatroon, maar wel een vaste rol speelt in je lichaam. Het zit verweven in processen rond hart,...
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Waar zit omega-3 in?
Omega-3 zit niet op één vaste plek in je voeding. Het komt verspreid voor in verschillende voedingsmiddelen, maar niet elke bron levert hetzelfde type of dezelfde hoeveelheid. Dat verschil begint...
Waar zit omega-3 in?
Omega-3 zit niet op één vaste plek in je voeding. Het komt verspreid voor in verschillende voedingsmiddelen, maar niet elke bron levert hetzelfde type of dezelfde hoeveelheid. Dat verschil begint...
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How much protein do you need per day?
Proteins play an important role in a healthy diet. Yet, many people wonder: how much protein do you actually need per day, and is it the same for everyone? That...
How much protein do you need per day?
Proteins play an important role in a healthy diet. Yet, many people wonder: how much protein do you actually need per day, and is it the same for everyone? That...
Longevity
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Squatting at 100 - Longevity Explained
At plnktn we approach growing older as a party. And that makes complete sense being a brand that is built on the ancient power of plankton (algae). The older the better!...
Squatting at 100 - Longevity Explained
At plnktn we approach growing older as a party. And that makes complete sense being a brand that is built on the ancient power of plankton (algae). The older the better!...
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Looking for the perfect morning routine? - Alex...
Morning routines , everyone has one, consciously or unconsciously. There are countless ways to start the day. One person takes control directly when waking up, the other wakes up too...
Looking for the perfect morning routine? - Alex...
Morning routines , everyone has one, consciously or unconsciously. There are countless ways to start the day. One person takes control directly when waking up, the other wakes up too...
Gut health
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The Bristol Stool Chart: your type of poop expl...
Talking about poop, there's still quite a taboo around it. Yet, many people in the Netherlands suffer from gut issues. And your gut health says more about your overall health...
The Bristol Stool Chart: your type of poop expl...
Talking about poop, there's still quite a taboo around it. Yet, many people in the Netherlands suffer from gut issues. And your gut health says more about your overall health...
Our Story
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News! plnktn launches exclusively in 510 Etos s...
Perhaps you'd already seen it on our social channels and our special 'Algflix' series on Instagram. After months of secrecy, today it's finally announced: plnktn is making the move into...
News! plnktn launches exclusively in 510 Etos s...
Perhaps you'd already seen it on our social channels and our special 'Algflix' series on Instagram. After months of secrecy, today it's finally announced: plnktn is making the move into...
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How plnktn. was born
Written by Thom Siersema (founder plnktn.) In 2013, there was no such thing as plnktn. Only a wise man who firmly believed in the power of algae, and in particular:...
How plnktn. was born
Written by Thom Siersema (founder plnktn.) In 2013, there was no such thing as plnktn. Only a wise man who firmly believed in the power of algae, and in particular:...
