Algae & vegetables

Algae and greens: green supplements from grasses, leaves and seaweed

Green supplements are made from plants that you usually do not eat every day, such as young grass, moringa leaves or seaweed. They are dried and finely ground into a powder, or processed into an extract. A greens powder often combines several of these ingredients in one product.

In our range you will find single-ingredient products, such as barley grass powder and moringa capsules, and blends such as Super Greens and Green Juice. You will also find matcha and green tea extract in this collection.

Which products can you find in this collection?

The collection contains barley grass as a powder and in organic capsules, moringa oleifera, Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), liquid chlorophyll, ceremonial matcha from Shinyu, matcha tea extract and green tea extract. You will also find blends such as Super Greens by LUTO Supplements, with vegetable and fruit powders, and Green Juice Superfood Mix by Vit4ever.

Barley grass and other grasses

Barley grass consists of the young leaves of the barley plant (Hordeum vulgare), harvested before the plant forms grain. The leaves are dried and ground into a fine green powder. Barley grass is available as a separate powder, which you mix with water or juice, and as capsules. The powder has a grassy and slightly bitter taste.

Moringa, Irish moss and chlorophyll

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree from India and Africa, whose leaves are dried and ground. Irish moss is a red seaweed that grows along the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. Chlorophyll is the green pigment of plants; liquid chlorophyll in supplements is usually sodium copper chlorophyllin, a water-soluble form that you mix with water.

Matcha and green tea extract

Matcha is finely ground green tea made from shade-grown tea plants, so you get the whole leaf. Green tea extract is standardised to polyphenols or catechins such as EGCG. For EGCG from green tea extract, EU regulations apply to the amount per daily dose. Therefore, stick to the dosage on the packaging and take green tea extract with a meal. Matcha and green tea naturally contain caffeine.

Greens powders: what is in them?

A greens powder combines several ingredients, such as grass, leafy greens, seaweed, fruit and sometimes fibre or enzymes. Check the label to see which ingredients are in it and in what quantities. In many blends, the ingredients are listed in order of quantity. A greens powder is a supplement to, not a replacement for, vegetables and fruit in your daily diet.

Powder, capsules or liquid

Powders are suitable for a shake, smoothie or glass of water and can be dosed flexibly. Capsules are flavourless and convenient when on the go, but each contains a smaller amount. Mix liquid chlorophyll with water. Store powders in a dry place, tightly sealed and away from direct sunlight.

Use and safety

Stick to the recommended daily dose on the packaging. A food supplement is not a replacement for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Seaweed may naturally contain iodine. Products containing caffeine are not recommended for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist first.