What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is an organism that grows in both fresh and salt water.
It is a type of cyanobacteria, which is a family of single-celled microbes that are often referred to as blue-green algae.
Just like plants, cyanobacteria can produce energy from sunlight via a process called photosynthesis.
Spirulina was consumed by the ancient Aztecs but became popular again when NASA proposed that it could be grown in space for use by astronauts.
Spirulina Specifications:
| Physical properties | General Analysis | ||
| Composition | 100% | Protein | 55-65 % |
| Appearence | Fine powder/tablet | Carbohydrate | 15-25 % |
| Colour | Dark green | Fats(lipids) | 06-08 % |
| Ordor & Taste | Mild like weed | Minerals (Ash) | 07-13 % |
| Grade | Food Grade | Moisture | 03-07 % |
| Particle size | 80 mesh through | Fiber | 08-10 % |
Application:
1.Applied in food field, it contains a lot of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which can help body with better health care.
2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, there are various forms existed, such as tablets, capsules and powder, these can prevent various of diseases;
3.Applied in cosmetic field, it is able to nourish and cure the skin.
Function:
1. It can cleanse and detox our bodies from causes of stress
