Table 2.
Sample information of Chlorella vulgaris biomass used in this study.
| Parameters | Methods | Specification | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical appearance | Visual examination | Fine green powder | Fine green powder |
| Particle sizes | AOAC 973.03 | 100 % pass through 100 mesh | Complies |
| Arsenic as As | AOAC 993.14 | <0.5 ppm | Below detection limit |
| Lead as Pb | AOAC 993.14 | <1 ppm | Below detection limit |
| Aerobic plate count | AOAC 966.23 | <200,000 cfu/g | 300 cfu/g |
| E. Coli | AOAC 991.14 | Absent | Absent |
| Salmonella sp | AOAC 998.09 | Absent | Absent |
| Staphylococcus aureus | AOAC 975.55 | Absent | Absent |
| Coliforms | AOAC 966.24 | <10 cfu/g | <10 cfu/g |
| Yeast/mold | AOAC 997.02 | <500 cfu/g | <10 cfu/g |
| Chlorophyll | AOAC 942.04 | 0.25 % | 2.67 % |
| Beta carotene | AOAC 955.10 | Nil | 0.1 mg/g |
| Packaging | Bagging | Dry, cool away from light | 1 kg/bag |
Source: Seagrass Tech Lab (2018).