Below is a list of all known varieties for Chlorella. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) | A "wild-harvested" blue-green algae from Klamath Lake, Oregon. Sold as a high-end supplement. |
| Chlorella (Broken Cell Wall) | The most common form of Chlorella powder/tablets, where the tough cell wall has been mechanically broken for digestibility. |
| Chlorella (Fresh/Frozen) | A less common form of Chlorella, sold as a frozen paste. Milder, "greener" flavor than the powdered form. |
| Chlorella (Pyrenoidosa) | A species of Chlorella often marketed for its "detoxifying" properties and "harder" cell wall. |
| Chlorella (Vulgaris) | A species of Chlorella often marketed for its "general nutrition" and "easier-to-digest" cell wall. |
| Chlorella Capsules | The powdered algae, encapsulated to avoid the flavor. |
| Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) | (Linked to Chlorella) An extract from Chlorella, rich in nucleic acids, sold as a concentrated nutritional supplement. |
| Chlorella Powder | The dried, powdered microalgae. Has a "broken cell wall" for digestibility. Strong, "grassy" flavor. |
| Chlorella Tablets | The powdered algae, compressed into tablets for use as a daily supplement. |
| Dunaliella salina (Beta-Carotene) | A microalgae known for its high content of beta-carotene, used as a natural orange-yellow food coloring and vitamin A supplement. |
| Haematococcus pluvialis (Astaxanthin) | A microalgae cultivated for its high content of the red pigment astaxanthin, used as a food coloring and powerful antioxidant supplement. |
| Lithothamnion calcareum (Red Algae) | A calcified red algae harvested for its high "calcium" and "mineral" content. Sold as a "bone-health" supplement (e.g., "Aquamin"). |
| Nannochloropsis (EPA Algal Oil) | A marine microalgae grown as a vegetarian source of EPA (Omega-3) oil. |
| Nannochloropsis sp. (EPA Algal Oil) | A marine microalgae grown as a vegetarian source of EPA (Omega-3) oil. |
| Schizochytrium sp. (DHA Algal Oil) | A microalgae (fungal-like) grown as a primary vegetarian source of DHA (Omega-3) oil, used to fortify foods. |