New microalgae ingredient
Allma, based in Portugal, supplies chlorella powder that is free from contaminants and rich in phytonutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Allma’s chlorella is grown in closed food-grade production systems, called photo-bioreactors. The photo-bioreactors are exposed to sunlight to encourage photosynthesis, mimicking the growth of microalgae as it occurs in nature. Using gentle spray-drying technology, the chlorella is then converted into a powder that’s easy to use in a wide range of applications, including beverages, yoghurt, ice cream, cookies, snacks and dietary supplements – and many more. Beyond its outstanding nutritional qualities, chlorella can also be used in foods to add a natural green colour.
João Navalho, director of Allma, said: “The market for microalgae ingredients is very buoyant but most of what is available today is sold as a commodity with very little focus on quality. Our chlorella breaks the mould in the sense that while it is produced in the high volumes the industry requires, it is grown to be far superior in terms of nutrient content and purity. Our entry into this market is a significant development because, for the first time, companies will be able to access the very best microalgae ingredients in the quantities they require, at competitive prices and produced in accordance with demanding European food safety laws.”
