Euglena gracilis are protists without cell walls ，rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Euglena gracilis can accumulate large amounts of the reserve polysaccharide paramylon, a β-1,3-glucan. Paramylon and other β-1,3-glucans are of special interest because of their reported immunostimulatory and antimicrobial bioactivities. Additionally, β-1,3-glucans have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and exhibit antidiabetic, antihypoglycemic and hepatoprotective activities; they have also been used for the treatment of colorectal and gastric cancers.
Versatile Euglena gracilis powder for use in various products such as functional food and cosmetics.
Nutritional supplement & Functional food
As a food supplement, Euglena gracilis powder contains Paramylon which helps remove undesirable substances like fats and cholesterol, enhances the immune system, and reduces the level of uric acid in the blood. There are some restaurants serving dishes cooked with Euglena gracilis powder in Hongkong. Tablets and drinking powders are common products of Euglena gracilis powder. PROTOGA provides yellow and green Euglena gracilis powder that customers can make a applicable food product according to their color preference.
Animal nutrition
Euglena gracilis powder can be used to feed livestock and aquaculture due to its high protein and high nutrition content. Paramylon can keep animal healthy for it functions as immunostimulants.
Cosmetic ingredients
In cosmetics and beauty products, Euglena helps to make skin smoother, more elastic and radiant. It also triggers the formation of collagen, an important element for resilient and anti-aging skincare.
