Freshwater alga, Chlorella vulgaris, is a new superfood with a small environmental footprint. The rise in interest in this ...

Chlorella is an incredibly nutritious freshwater algae that is native to Japan and Taiwan. Chlorella benefits have long been known to science, especially its role as a rich source of protein.

A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next 'superfood' -- helping scientists to tackle global food security challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. A green alga ...