Chlorella Day

What Is Chlorella Day?

September 6th is "Chlorella Day" in Japan. The date comes from a wordplay on "ku(9)-ro(6)" (part of "chlorella"), and it was established by Sun Chlorella Corporation and Sun Chlorella Sales Co., Ltd. to promote the health food chlorella.

A Green Gift From the Earth, More Than 500 Million Years Old

Chlorella is a type of freshwater green algae widely used as an ingredient in health foods for its high nutritional value.

• Origin: the date September 6th was chosen from a wordplay on "ku(9)-ro(6)-rera" (chlorella)
• Purpose: to help chlorella, said to have existed on Earth for 540 million years, contribute to the health of many people
• Nutritional highlights: contains a well-balanced mix of protein, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber

A Name Meaning "Little Green"

The genus Chlorella was named in 1890 by the Dutch microbiologist Martinus Beijerinck. The name combines the Greek chloros (green) with the Latin diminutive suffix -ella (small). Chlorella is a spherical single-celled organism about 2 to 10 micrometers across that multiplies by dividing inside its cell wall. It lives mainly in fresh water such as lakes and ponds, and some chlorella live symbiotically inside other organisms, such as the green paramecium Paramecium bursaria.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Try a chlorella supplement or drink
• Learn about how chlorella is used as a nutrient-rich food
• Make a conscious effort to add green vegetables or algae to your diet today
• Look into the history and research behind chlorella

A Day to Notice a Tiny, Invisible Green

Too small to see with the naked eye, chlorella has become a familiar ingredient in health foods. September 6th is a day to turn your attention to this small green gift.