Description
A nucleotide-peptide concentrate extracted from Chlorella vulgaris or Chlorella pyrenoidosa cells, often abbreviated CGF. The product is a hot-water nuclear extract enriched in free amino acids, peptides, nucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, uracil derivatives), and minerals. Used in premium dietary supplements positioned for cellular renewal, recovery, and growth support.
Light green to dark green free-flowing powder with characteristic algal odor. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Chlorella Growth Factor from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Organic-certified grades are available.
Common market grades include Standard CGF Powder (cost-effective baseline), Concentrated CGF Powder (premium grade with higher nucleotide content), CGF Liquid Extract, and CGF in capsule and tablet finished formats.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering total nitrogen, free amino acids, nucleotide content, chlorophyll, heavy metals (with emphasis on lead and cadmium given the algal feedstock), and microbiology.
Introduction
Chlorella Growth Factor was identified and named in the 1950s by Japanese researcher Tatsuichiro Akizuki, who observed that adding chlorella culture filtrate to growth media accelerated cell division in other organisms. The compound was subsequently characterized as a complex of nucleotides, peptides, and amino acids that supports rapid cell division.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water extraction of cultivated Chlorella biomass (Chlorella vulgaris or Chlorella pyrenoidosa), followed by filtration, concentration, and spray-drying. Cell-wall-broken Chlorella material yields higher CGF extraction efficiency than intact-cell material.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA (GRAS), the European Food Safety Authority (with Chlorella vulgaris listed in the Novel Food catalog as not requiring authorization), and equivalent regulators worldwide.
Strategic positioning targets the premium dietary supplement segment, particularly in Japanese, Korean, and broader East Asian markets where CGF has the strongest brand-equity history, with growing uptake in Western premium supplement and superfood brands.
Where it is used
- Premium dietary supplements positioned for cellular renewal and recovery (the dominant commercial application)
- Sports nutrition: recovery and endurance-positioned formulations
- Beauty-from-within and anti-aging supplements
- Combination supplements with Chlorella, Spirulina, and other superfood algae
- Functional beverages: wellness shots and recovery drinks
- Premium pediatric supplements positioned for growth support
- Veterinary applications for senior and recovery companion animal nutrition
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light green to dark green free-flowing powder |
| Total nitrogen | ≥ 10% |
| Free amino acids | ≥ 20% |
| Nucleotides (total) | ≥ 4% |
| Chlorophyll | ≥ 1% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 6.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Source | Chlorella vulgaris or Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivated biomass |
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