Name the algae used as food supplement by the space Travellers
Hello reader,
Chlorella and Spirulina are algae used as food supplements by space travellers. Especially they are used because,
- They both are rich source of proteins, vitamins and minerals
- They are small and easy to cultivate
- Chlorella produces oxygen which is helpful in space
- Chlorella also recycles carbon dixode
Due to all this reasons, these algae are used by astronauts as food supplements.
I hope, this answers your query.