Chlorella is a potential food source because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients; when dried, it is about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrate, 5% fiber, and 10% minerals and vitamins. Mass-production methods are now being used to cultivate it in large artificial circular ponds. It is also abundant in calories and vitamins.
When first harvested, Chlorella suggested as an inexpensive protein supplement to the human diet. Advocates sometimes focus on other supposed health benefits of the algae, such as claims of weightcontrol, cancer prevention, and immune system support. According to the American Cancer Society, "available scientific studies do notsupport its effectiveness for preventing or treating cancer or any other disease in humans". Under certain growing conditions, Chlorella yields oils that are high in polyunsaturated fats—Chlorella minutissima has yielded EPA at 39.9% of total lipids. Chlorella is consumed as a health supplement primarily in the United States and Canada and as a food supplement in Japan. Chlorella has a number of purported health effects,including an ability to treat cancer.However, according to the American Cancer Society, "available scientific studies do not support its effectiveness for preventing or treating cancer or any other disease in humans".
Product Introduction
Product Name | Chlorella Powder | Appearance | Green |
Latin Name | Chlorella vulgaris | Test Method | TLC |
Specification | Straight Powder | Mesh | 95% pass 80 mesh |
Application | Health Care | Shelf Life | 2 Years |
1. Chlorella is a microscopic algae, produced commercially and sold as a food supplement around the world.
2. Chlorella contains an unusually high amount of protein with, between 55% and 77% by dry weight, depending upon the source.
3. Chlorella is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and also provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and arachidonic acid (AA). Spirulina contains vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (nicotinamide), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
Application of Chlorella Powder
Used in cosmetic industry;
Used in nutrition industry;
Used in pharmacy.