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KEB Nutraceutical USA Spirulina

KEB Nutraceutical USA Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in bodies of freshwater naturally. It has been around for centuries as a food source. Many call it a “superfood” meaning that it has superior benefits to human health. Very dense in vitamins and minerals, this cyanobacteria can also be a great source of plant based protein and essential amino acids.

Ingredient Name: Spirulina

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

End Uses: Nutraceuticals

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Ingredients
Spirulina
Technologies
Country of Origin

P. R. China

Source

Arthrospira platensis

Features & Benefits

Sterilization

Non-Irradiated/Non-ETO/Treat by Heat Only

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Dark green powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic (As)max. 1.0μg/gICP-MS
Bulk Density0.30 – 0.60g/mLUSP40-NF35<616>
Cadmium (Cd)max. 0.5μg/gICP-MS
Lead (Pb)max. 1.0μg/gICP-MS
Loss on Dryingmax. 8.0%USP40-NF35<731>
Mercury (Hg)max. 0.5μg/gICP-MS
Pesticide ResiduesUSP<561>-USP40-NF35<561>
Powder Size (through 80 mesh)min. 95%USP #80 Sieve
Proteinmin. 60%Kjeldahl
Residue on Ignitionmax. 8.0%USP40-NF35<281>
Tapped Density0.50 – 0.80g/mLUSP40-NF35<616>
Total Carotenoidsmin. 0.2%UV-Vis
Total Heavy Metalsmax. 10μg/gUSP40-NF35<231>
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. ColiAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Molds and Yeastsmax. 100cfu/gUSP40-NF35<2021>
SalmonellaAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Staphylococcus aureusAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Total Plate Countmax. 30,000cfu/gUSP40-NF35<2021>

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Two Years