BulkSupplements.com Organic Chlorella Powder - Broken Cell Wall, Green Superfood Powder, Chlorella Supplement - Gluten Free, 3g per Serving, 250g (8.8 oz) (Pack of 1)

I'm a long time vegan who has been trying to find a way to get more protein and greens into my diet without breaking the bank; beans, rice, soy, other carb and "standard" veggies like broccoli and potatoes don't quite seem to be doing the trick anymore. This, along with BulkSupplements' spirulina powder (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSGXY2?redirect=true&ref_=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0), already appears to be doing the trick. I just got them today and mixed 1 tsp chlorella and 2 tsp spirulina in a 1:2 ratio as suggested into some water, then quaffed it. Good energy already two hours later, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a very mild seaweed/fishy taste, but nothing bothersome. I'm also not hungry, which is a good sign that the protein is readily digested, too. I will be doing the 1:2 tsp dosing with breakfast daily for sure and maybe in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, too. It will take a bit to see if this really will meet what seem to be extra protein needs, but I'm hopeful. Will update later once I know more.

On occasion, I would encounter digestive issues and bloating. No matter how I would eat, it would be an issue and could be frustrating. When I heard of this product, I thought it was worth trying. When it arrived, it was not visually appealing. It was a dark blue, fine powder and it didn't smell very good. I know that I didn't want to mix it with water because I knew it would look and taste like something out of an algae infested pond. I actually make smoothies in the morning and decided to add the recommended dosage to one. Even though I mix it with fruits and vegetables, I still get a little of the pond taste, but it is tolerable. After taking it this for a few days, I feel a tremendous improvement in my digestion and the bloating is virtually gone. I will definitely continue buying this as well as other products from BulkSupplements. This company sells an excellent product at a great price.

I saw a vegan nice cream recipe using blue-green algae powder (and I'll admit I was drawn to it based on the mermaid blue color of the ice cream) so I ordered this to try it out. I didn't research any of the benefits until I had it in my hand but there seems to be a lot of them! Shipping was fast, product was packaged well. It smells awful but when mixed with other things, you really can't taste it in my opinion. Maybe it's a brand-to-brand difference or maybe because this is broken cell or maybe because the chlorella is the only thing in here but the ice cream turned a really dark green (think play dough green) instead of blue but apparently the broken cell is better to have anyway so though I was a bit disappointed by the color, the taste and health benefits outweigh it. I even put about a tsp in my coffee and mix it up well. I alters the taste a bit but not so much that I can't drink it. I've been taking this daily either in coffee or a couple scoops of ice cream or both and I feel more mental clarity (which is hard to come by as a substitute teacher constantly being thrown into new classrooms and surroundings and having to switch things up all the time). I'll see if it continues to give positive benefits over time. The only negatives I have is that you must be careful when scooping it out because it seems to stain easily (my fingers are green just from opening the bag) and that I cannot use the zip press seal because the powder is clogging the zip. I roll and tape it shut but it doesn't make a tight seal. Considering transferring it to an air-tight glass container.The ice cream recipe if anyone wants it (makes about 1 qt):2 15oz cans coconut milk (NOT coconut cream or coconut water and NOT the low-fat coconut milk)3/4 cup sugar (I used coconut sugar)1-2 tsp vanillahowever much chlorella you want (I added about 5 tsp)Blend coconut milk (the separated part and the liquid, really scrape that can) in blender until smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend again until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed. This is your ice cream base. Put in your ice cream maker and let it go until it's the consistency you want! (apparently if you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze it in increments of like 20 min and then vigorously mix with whisk for a minute or so, then repeat until it's the proper consistency but I can't vouch for that method).This is a scoop of the chlorella coconut ice cream with banana cheesecake soft serve ice cream (1 frozen banana blended with sugar free cheesecake jello powder) topped with coconut shavings.

I decided to try the different blue-green algae out after hearing that they are good to help detox your body by helping to alkalize. I bought both this one and the spirulina, but decided to try this one first. So far so good, gives me a little more energy too. I mix it in my smoothie everyday and the fruits and protein powder help to mask the taste. I do recommend to read the instructions for the recommended dose and if you have trouble digesting plants I would start with a lower dose and gradually go up. If you use too much for your body to handle you get a lot of gas and maybe some stomach pain.Packaging of product was good the shipment arrived fast and without any damage. I would recommend storing this product in a different container though as it can get messy closing the bag with the fine dark green powder. I put mine in a mason jar with a teaspoon in it to use every time.

It was too nasty for me. It was a weird sweet, chalky, earthy taste. I added it to smoothies and ever tried other ways to drink it but I couldn’t without gagging. I’m not much of a tea person either and it reminded me of how I feel when I drink like iced tea. A yucky taste on my tongue. I did notice I had more energy when I took it but yuck. The bag was nice quality and it was a great amount in it. I might try it again. I’m think I might need something sour added to it.