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Botanical Name: Arthrospira platensis
Plant Part Used: Whole plant
Processing Method: Drying,grinding
It is cyanobacterium also commonly known as blue-green algae. It is an edible alga that can be used as a dietary supplement. It is a good source of vitamin B1, B2, B3, and C protein, and minerals like magnesium, calcium, copper, and iron. The major active component of spirulina is phycocyanin. It act as a potent antioxidants that provide protection against harmful oxidative species.
Main Producing Countries |
China, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand and United States
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Product Use |
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Serving Size: 100 g
Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 12.31% | |
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Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0.00% | |
Trans Fat 0g | % | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
Sodium 1048mg | 43.67% | |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 8.00% | |
Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0.00% | |
Total Sugars 3.1g | % | |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
Protein 62g | 124.00% |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
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Calcium 150mg | 11.54% | |
Iron 28.6mg | 155.56% | |
Potassium 1363mg | 29.00% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
It is a free-flowing powder having dark green colored with a characteristic odor.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Dark Green | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
PAH | NMT 50ppb | USP |
Iron | NLT45 mg/100g | USP |
Calcium | NLT 123mg/100g | USP |
Protein | NLT 60% | USP |
Crude Phycocyanin | 12-19% | USP |
Carotenoid | 4.0-5.5 mg/g | USP |
Chlorophyll | 11-14 mg/g | USP |
Identification | Complied to Standard | USP |
Sum of Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 2ppb | USP |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
Spirulina, Arthrospira
SynonymsArthrospira maxima, Arthrospira fusiformis
Biological SourceArthrospira platensis
Oscillatoriaceae
Parts Usedwhole plant
Major componentsProtein (70% dry weight), carotenoid (4000mg/kg), omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), sulfolipids, glycolipids, polysaccharides, vitamins [1].
Other constituentsvitamin A vitamin E, various B vitamins; and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc and selenium [1].
Health categoriesNutrient rich dietary supplement mostly helps in neurological disorder.
Description
Green to dark-green cyanobacteria. Appears like blue green to green fine uniform powder. The colour does not stain the hand when touched, texture is lax and lusterless, the odour is slight but characteristic; the taste is sweet and slightly salty [2].