Spirulina
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.
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Food supplements
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High content of protein
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Contains vitamin B12
This product has the following features:
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Ranges between the natural plant foods with the highest protein content
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Contains all essential amino acids and high-quality protein
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Contains a broad range of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B12
Foods
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Used as a nutritional supplement because of its high concentration of nutrients
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Used as a nutritional supplement because of the high concentration of nutrients
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Spirulina pigments are used as blue dyes in the food industry.
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Processed as a nutrient-rich ingredient in pasta, fruit bars, beverage powders and other products
Cosmetics
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Used as a revitalizing and antioxidant component in anti-aging cosmetics and in thalassotherapy
Pharmaceuticals
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Raw material for obtaining phycobiliproteins as florescent markers in the area of diagnostics
Animal nutrition & care
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Spirulina is used as a protein source in various pet foods such as cat food and fish food
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Used as food for aquariums because it contains pigments
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Used as a base for horse feed
