Chlorella Powder · Green Microalgae Powder for Nutrition, Functional Beverages & Fortified Foods

Key characteristics

• Ingredient type: Microalgae powder (often Chlorella vulgaris), cultivated and dried.
• Primary roles:
  • Green color contribution in powders and blends,
  • Nutrition and functional positioning in wellness products,
  • Ingredient story for “green” and plant-based formulations.
• Appearance: Green powder; shade depends on cultivation and drying method.
• Sensory profile:
  • Can be grassy or marine-like; flavor masking is common in beverages and gummies,
  • Sweeteners, cocoa, vanilla and fruit flavors can help balance the profile.
• Dispersibility and handling:
  • Particle size impacts mouthfeel and sedimentation in beverages,
  • Flowability is influenced by moisture control and storage conditions.

Atlas can help align a chlorella grade to your product format and quality needs, including microbiological expectations and powder handling characteristics.

Indicative specification points

Specifications are confirmed per grade and destination requirements. Typical control points include:

• Moisture: controlled for stability and flowability.
• Particle size / mesh: selected for beverage mouthfeel or for compression performance in tablets.
• Microbiological quality: defined targets appropriate for intended use and market requirements.
• Contaminants: heavy metals and other parameters within required limits for food/supplement use.
• Appearance: color shade and uniformity defined per grade.
• Bulk density: relevant for dosing consistency and packaging yield.

Each lot is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and specification sheet. Additional documentation can include allergen statements, GMO status (where applicable), origin declarations and other compliance documents based on the supply chain and destination requirements.

Beverage powders and drink mixes

• Greens powders and smoothie blends: combined with plant fibers, fruit powders, sweeteners and flavors.
• Instant beverage mixes: used in sachets and premixes (validate dispersibility and sedimentation).
• RTD beverage development: used in selected concepts; validate heat treatment and shelf-life stability.

Nutrition and supplement formats

• Tablets and capsules: used for microalgae-based supplement lines (grade selection for compression/flow).
• Gummies and chewables: used in wellness gummies with flavor masking systems.
• Functional premixes: used in vitamin/mineral blend platforms (validate segregation control).

Fortified foods

• Protein and meal replacement powders: used in plant-based nutrition formats.
• Snack and bakery inclusions: used in niche products where green positioning is important.

Usage and formulation guidance

• Dosage: depends on positioning and sensory tolerance. Optimize through trials.
• Dispersion strategy:
  • Use high-shear mixing or pre-blending with carriers to improve uniformity,
  • For beverage powders, consider agglomeration or instantization strategies where applicable.
• Sensory management:
  • Use masking flavors (cocoa, vanilla, fruit) and sweetness systems to reduce grassy/marine notes,
  • Balance with acids and aromas carefully to avoid bitterness accentuation.
• Stability:
  • Control moisture and oxygen exposure to protect appearance and aroma,
  • Validate color and taste over shelf life in your packaging format.
• Labelling:
  • Typically declared as “chlorella powder” or “chlorella” depending on local rules and product type.

Quality and documentation

• Supplied as food-grade chlorella powder with agreed specification targets for moisture, particle size, microbiology and contaminants.
• Each lot includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and specification sheet.
• Documentation can include allergen statements, GMO status (where applicable), origin declarations and heavy metals data according to destination needs.
• Food safety certificates and program information can be shared on request depending on supplier and target market.
• Customers remain responsible for confirming local regulatory compliance, claims and labeling in destination markets.

Packaging, storage and logistics

• Standard packaging: moisture-barrier bags with inner liners; carton/outer packaging depending on origin and grade.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odors to protect quality.
• Reseal promptly after opening to limit moisture uptake and oxidation.
• Shelf life is stated on the COA/specification; validate in your packaging and distribution conditions.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms with export documentation support coordinated from Ankara.

For a quotation, please share your intended format (beverage powder, tablet/capsule, gummy), target microbiological specifications, annual volume, packaging preference and destination markets.