Initiative Project Research: CHLO-MILK- HEALTH AND NUTRITIOUS BEVERAGES
What is Chlorella?
Chlorella is a unicellular green algae belonging to Chlorophyta Chlorella have a long history of use as a safe functional food It is produced commercially in vast outdoor ponds under well controlled settings.
Why do we use Chlorella?
1 Generally Recognized as Safe GRAS) by FDA
2 Contain high protein (50-60% of total biomass)
3 Contain mineral and vitamin (iron, vit C, and vit B12
4 Contain omega
5 Good source of fibre
6 Contain pigments and phenolic compound that acts as antioxidant