Spirulina
Latest revision of this data sheet: 01-07-2010
Article number: 70150
Product description
Green dark colored powder 100 % natural coming from the whole algae commonly called spirulina (Spirulina plantensis). It is a cyanobacteria which is a micro organism shaped like a filamentous little spring of about a quarter millimeter long reproducing by scissiparity and able to produce photosynthesis.
Country of origin
India
Packaging
Cardboard drum of 25 Kg net.
Storage requirements
Store in a dry and cool place (Optimum temperature 10-25°C). The self life is 36 months in unopened original packaging.
Legal requirements
The product is GMO free according to the legislation 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. This product is not ionized.
Restriction in usage
It is very often used as a food complement due to the quality of its proteins representing 55 to 70 % of its weight. Spirulina contains all principals amino acids and is also rich in essentials fatty acids. It has a good level of pro vitamin A (beta carotene) and B12 vitamin and also provides iron, calcium and magnesium.