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Is chlorella single cell protein?


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Single Cell Protein:

  1. Single-cell protein (SCP) is edible protein extracted from pure microbial cultures, dead, or dried cell biomass. They can be used as a protein supplement for both humans or animals.
  2. Microorganisms like algae, fungi, yeast, and bacteria have very high protein content in their biomass.
  3. Chlorella is a single-celled, green freshwater algae which is used as SCP.

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