Chlorella

Auxenochlorella spp., Chlorella spp. …

seaweed

A green, single-celled freshwater microalga, farmed in ponds and sold as powder or tablets; it is 60% protein, and among the plants richest in chlorophyll.

Origin

Fresh water (grown in ponds)

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

The powder is mixed in raw, a teaspoon at a time, into a smoothie, juice or yoghurt; tablets are swallowed with a glass of water. It is not cooked.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides · ChlorophyllIn small amounts, not counted Plant iron · Iodine · Protein · Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Did you know?

Discovered in 1890 by Martinus Beijerinck, it was the first microalga described with a true nucleus; Japan is now its largest consumer.