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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
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Allmicroalgae and Greensea are committed to make the most of microalgae potential. Thanks to our state-of-the-art production site located in Portugal, we grow microalgae in a unique, controlled and efficient manner. Through continuous research, Allmicroalgae and Greensea invent new ways to improve production methods and unlock the full potential of microalgae biochemistry. Innovation, excellence, quality through control and traceability brought us to obtain ISO22000 certification. We master and mix the various growing technics: Photobioreactor (PBR), fermenters, raceway ponds, panels and cascade to deliver both quantity and quality to our clients.
- Health Benefits
- Cardiovascular Protection
- Immunomodulation
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Detox
- Product Attributes
Nutritional Enhancer
Adds nutritional value to your food products and brings essential nutrients for vegan diets
- Spirulina is considered one of the foods with the highest protein content, reaching 70% of its dry weight and containing high levels of all essential amino acids (Lafarga et al., 2020).
- Spirulina synthesizes beneficial Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-6 (gamma linolenic acid and linoleic acid), vitamins such as from the B-complex and vitamin A, and minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium (Lafarga et al., 2020).
- Unique photosynthetic pigments are found in Spirulina such as phycocyanins, chlorophylls, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin and β-carotenes (Lafarga et al., 2020).
Immunity
Spirulina, an Immunity Booster
- Studies regarding the Spirulina consumption in humans revealed impressive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, while promoting the immune system. Spirulina proved to be a therapeutically positive form in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, anemia, immunological dysfunction, treatment of oral diseases, namely chronic periodontitis or submucous fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, skeletal muscle damage caused by exercise-induced oxidative stress and HIV-1 infection (Deng et al., 2010; Wu et al., 2016; Sinha et al., 2018).
Health
The natural food to promote your health and wellness
- Consuming between 1-19g/day of Spirulina, during a period of 0.5-6 months has a therapeutic effect on in the treatment of metabolic syndrome components, such as atherogenic dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, abdominal obesity and hypertension (Yousefi et al., 2018).
- Spirulina supplementation of 6g/day shown hepatoprotective and hypolipidemic effects in patients with non- alcoholic fatty liver disease (Mazokopakisa et al., 2014).
- Spirulina supplementation significantly reduces plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides, positively increasing good cholesterol levels (HDL-C), not only on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular conditions, but also on health subjects (Deng et al., 2010; Serban et al., 2015).
- Regular intake of 3 g/day of spirulina showed anti-fatigue effects, improving the ability to resist mental and physical fatigue (Johnson et al., 2016).
Cognition
The way to improve Cognitive skills & Memory
- Food fortification with Spirulina in infants, during the first 2 years of life, has a long-term beneficial effect on the child development, in terms in the gross and fine motor development, and social and language skills (Masuda et al., 2019).
- Herbal Preparations, formulated with Spirulina, effectively improves attention, cognition, and impulse control of children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Levine et al., 2010).
- Spirulina has been clinically identified as a therapeutic neuroprotective agent combating neurological disorders in not only aging humans, but also pregnant women and lactating mothers, demonstrating beneficial health effects in newborns (Sinha et al., 2018).
- Nutritional Advantages
High vitamin and mineral content
- 3g Spirulina = 264% of Vit B12 RI
- 3g Spirulina = 25% of Iron RI
Protein
- All essential amino acids
- Protein Digestibility : 81%
- Limiting amino acid : Valine
- PDCAAS : 22%
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
- Bakery/pasty preparations Sauces
- Pasta
- Specialized nutrition
- Vegetal milk
- Soups
- Confectionary
- Vegan food & beverage
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Green To Blue Color
- Odor
- Typical Algae Odor
- Flavor
- Typical Algae Taste
- Typical Properties
- Nutritional Information
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Activity | 0.3 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Energy | 350 | kcal/100g | — |
| Fat | 6.5 | g/100g | — |
| Saturated | 2.93 | g/100g | — |
| Monounsaturated | 0.49 | g/100g | — |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.93 | g/100g | — |
| Omega-3-fatty Acids (TFA) | 0.03 | %/100g | — |
| Omega-6-fatty Acids (TFA) | 45 | %/100g | — |
| Omeaa-9-fatty Acids (TEA) | 1.5 | %/100g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 6 | g/100g | — |
| Sugars | 0 | g/100g | — |
| Fiber | 6 | g/100g | — |
| Protein Content | 65 | g/100g | — |
| Salt | 3.18 | g/100g | — |
| Vitamin A (Retinol) | 50 | µg/100g | — |
| Vitamin E (a-tocopherol) | 5 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 100 | µg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 2.65 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 3 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 6 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.75 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) | 950 | µg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 220 | µg/100g | — |
| Calcium Content | 250 | mg/100g | — |
| Iron Content | 115 | mg/100g | — |
| Potassium Content | 2250 | mg/100g | — |
| Magnesium Content | 300 | mg/100g | — |
| Phosphorus Content | 1250 | mg/100g | — |
| Zinc Content | 1.5 | mg/100g | — |
| Omega 6 | min. 45 | %/100g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Primary Package:
- Aluminum foil bag
- Format: 100g / 250g / 5kg / 10kg
Secondary Package:
- Small carboard box: up to 5kg
- Large cardboard box: up to 20kg
- Pallet Box: up to 250kg
Oxygen absorbers included in the bags to extended preservation of the powder.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 months
- Storage and Shelf Life
- Sensitive to sunlight, high temperatures and humidity. Store in the original package in a dry place.
- Shelf life of at least 36 months at a temperature below 25°C, in the original packaging.
- Use within 6 months after opening.