Known for its richness in chlorophyll and the presence of vitamin B12, chlorella also stands out for other exceptional properties.

Discover the nutritional composition of chlorella in detail:

The proteins

Chlorella is rich in vegetable proteins (50% of its weight) easily assimilated when the membrane of chlorella is opened. It contains the 8 essential amino acids for adults.

Lipids

Present up to 10% in chlorella, fatty acids are mainly present in the form of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 represents 35% of the lipids in chlorella.

The fibers

The fibers of the chlorella membrane represent 15% of its weight, they are not digestible and need to be broken down to allow the assimilation of the micro-algae's components.

Vitamins

The vitamins of chlorella are numerous and ensure some of its capacities. They are naturally present in chlorella, notably in the form of vitamins B1, 2, 6, 9, 12, C, K and E. Vitamin B12 is absent from all common plants. Chlorella therefore constitutes an interesting contribution for vegetarians and vegans [1].

The minerals

Large quantities of minerals are present in chlorella (10% of its composition).

Pigments

The chlorophyll of chlorella gives it its green color. It is the richest plant in this pigment with 2 to 4% of its weight.

Sources

[1] Merchant RE. & al: Nutritional Supplementation with Chlorella pyrenoidosa Lowers Serum Methylmalonic Acid in Vegans and Vegetarians with a Suspected Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency. J Med Food. 2015 Dec;18(12):1357-62. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2015.0056.