Spirulina Algae Powder

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Spirulina Powder

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Whole Food Ingredient

Ingredients

Spirulina Algae Powder

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Formulated Feeds, Whole Foods and Extracts

Whole Foods & Extracts

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients

Nutrient Premixes

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Algae & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Additive-free,

Alcohol-free,

Allergen-free,

Colorants-free,

GMO-free,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Nanomaterials-free,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based,

Preservative-free

Food Ingredients Features

Non-Irradiated,

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable,

Sewage Sludge Free,

Suitable for Vegetarian Foods

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Pets

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aflatoxin B1	max. 2	ppb	DIN EN 17641, LC-MS/MS
Ash Content	max. 10	%	Ph.Eur 2.4.16
Impurities	max. 2	%	internal
Loss on Drying	max. 10	%	Ph.Eur 2.2.32
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons	max. 50	ppb	DIN EN 16619, GC-MS
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids	max. 200	ppb	BfR-PA-Tee-2.0/2014, SPE-LC/MS
Particle Size	max. 250	μm	sensory
Sum Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2)	max. 4	ppb	DIN EN 17641, LC-MS/MS
Tropane Alkaloids	max. 0.1	ppb	BfR-PA-Tee-2.0/2014, SPE-LC/MS

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
E. Coli	max. 10	cfu/g	Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab
Entercocci & Coliforms	max. 10³	cfu/g	Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab
Salmonella	absent	/25g	Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab
Total Plate Count	max. 10⁵	cfu/g	Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab
Yeasts and Molds	max. 10⁴	cfu/g	Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic	max. 0.5	ppm	DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS
Cadmium Content	max. 0.5	ppm	DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS
Lead Content	max. 1	ppm	DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS
Mercury Content	max. 0.05	ppm	DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

Good Agricultural & Collection Practice (GACP) Compliant,

Halal,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher

Quality Standards

BRCGS

Applicable Requirements

• Additives :

This product shall be free of additives including but not limited to artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners unlessspecifially stated in this specification.

• GACP :

The product must be manufactured by the standards of the EMEA-GACP 2006 (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice).

• Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) :

As per legislation (EC) No. 1829/2003 and (CG) No. 1830/2003, this product must not be genetically modified nor produced using genetically modified organisms and suege sludge.

• Nanomaterials :

The Supplier guarantees that the delivered raw material will be manufactured without the use of nanotechnological methods.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Specification

All components of the packaging must meet the requirements of regulation EC No. 1335/2004 and directive 2002/72/EC. May not contain MOSH and MOAH. Packaging must be clean, tidy and properly closed.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

6 Years (at T - max. 25°C, RH - max. 65%)

Storage Protection

All goods must be free of living and dead insects or other pests. Irradiation with ionizing radiation is conform to No. 1991/2/EC prohibited. Products explicitly may not be fumigated with Ethylene oxide nor Bromomethane. Storage protection may only be perfomed with EU approved treatments.