Spirulina

Product description

Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) is a genus of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which is capable of performing photosynthesis. It is naturally found in Central America, South East Asia, Africa and Australia in flat, subtropical waters with a high salt content. The alga is primarily obtained from controlled aquaculture.

Characteristic properties

Ranges between the natural plant foods with the highest protein content
Contains all essential amino acids and high-quality protein
Contains a broad range of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B12

Areas of application for Foods
Used as a nutritional supplement because of the high concentration of nutrientsSpirulina pigments are used as blue dyes in the food industryProcessed as a nutrient-rich ingredient in pasta, fruit bars, beverage powders and other products

Specifications

Categories	Algae, Botanicals, Carotenoids, FlavonoidsAlgaeBlue-Green algae Algae, Botanicals, Carotenoids, FlavonoidsAlgaeOther Algae Vitamins, MineralsMineralsOther Minerals Vitamins, MineralsVitaminsVitamin B12 Specialised Finished ProductsDietary supplements Specialised Finished ProductsProtein products
Sales markets	Western Europe \| Eastern Europe \| Middle East \| Asia \| Australia \| North America \| Africa \| Central/South America
Certifications	Health & Safety \| Natural \| Organic \| Quality assurance \| Sustainable \| Traceable \| Vegan \| Vegetarian

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