Microalgae

Chlorella

Chlorella spp.

A single-celled green alga with a cell wall so tough it must be broken before the body can use it — a small engineering problem that took decades to solve commercially.

Known for

Exceptionally high chlorophyll content, along with protein, nucleotides and carotenoids. One of the most widely consumed algal foods in Japan and Korea.

At GaiaTara

Being studied for protein, pigment and biomass.

Latin name

Chlorella spp.

Group

Microalgae

Grows in

Light · photobioreactors

Status

In R&D

Traditional uses and research interest are described for information only. GaiaTara makes no claim that this organism treats, cures or prevents any condition.