- Is Chlorella Powder GMO Free?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept Chlorella powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- Is Chlorella Powder BSE/TSE Free?Yes, the Chlorella powder that we provide is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) & Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).
- Is E. coli & salmonella present in Chlorella Powder?No, E. coli & salmonella are not present in this product.
- Is this Chlorella Powder Irradiated?We do not supply Irradiated Chlorella Powder in order to maintain the organic integrity of our products.
- What microbial parameters you consider while qualifying this product?We make sure the microbial parameters in our products abide by the microbial limits charted out by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Our products are tested for total plate count (TPC), E. Coli & Salmonella, and yeast and mold.
- Is the heavy metal content in this product safe for human consumption?Yes, all the heavy metals contents are within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
- What is CA prop 65?CA prop 65 refers to California’s Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This act has charted out a list of chemicals that are likely to cause birth defects, reproductive issues, and cancer in humans. We make sure the products supplied by us are free from these chemicals or abide by the necessary residual limits.
- What are heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- Are we using any pesticide in Organic Chlorella Powder?No pesticides are used in the chlorella powder that we provide. Our Products are tested for the presence of pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs), in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV.
- What is the Mesh size of Organic Chlorella Powder?The mesh size we provide is generally between 40-80 mesh.
- what mesh size is suitable for me to purchase?You should consider the end application of the product to determine the mesh size you need to buy. Preformulation studies are known to help in selecting a particular mesh size.
- What is the acceptable limit for ash values and why?Our products contain ash value below 5%. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the presence of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- Why do we accept Ash values less than 5%?We accept ash value less than 5% as ash value greater than this indicates the presence of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- What is the Moisture content in the Chlorella Powder that you provide?The moisture content in our Chlorella Powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
Chlorella Powder
Botanical Name: Chlorella vulgaris
Forms Available: Powder
It is a freshwater alga, which offers lots of benefits. It has a very hard shell that is indigestible by humans, hence, this is available in supplementary form, so that people can consume it easily to get all its benefits. Chlorella is rich in the supply of carotenoids and chlorophyll.
