The Portugal-based company supplies natural, sun-grown Chlorella powder that’s free from contaminants and rich in phytonutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Allma’s Chlorella is grown at an Algafarm production unit in Leiria, 100km north of Lisbon, 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.
Sun-grown Chlorella is highly valued because it’s exceptionally high in nutrients that develop naturally as a result of exposure to the sun. However, because Allma’s Chlorella is grown in closed production systems, there is far less risk of the contamination often associated with Chlorella produced in uncovered ‘ponds’ that are exposed to external elements.
Using gentle spray-drying technology, the Chlorella is converted into a powder that’s easy to use in a wide range of applications, including beverages, yogurt, ice cream, cookies, snacks and dietary supplements.
“There is growing demand for microalgae ingredients, but we believe the quality end of the sector remains relatively poorly served,” said company director João Navalho. “Allma’s entry into the market will address this with an exceptional Chlorella ingredient proposition that is grown in the strong Portuguese sun and which is backed by Allma’s first-class customer service.”
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