Characteristic
Most commercial spirulina powder is composed of dried bodies of Spirulina platensis or Spirulina maxima. Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green alga in the shape of a spiral coil, living both in sea and fresh water. The World Health Organization describes Spirulina as one of the greatest superfoods on earth because a small amount of Spirulina provides a wide range of nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, essential amino acids, minerals, essential fatty acids, polysaccharides and more. There is no doubt that Spirulina has long been used as food and nutritional supplements. In addition to its nutritional value, Spirulina species possess specific therapeutic properties such as hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory. At present, Spirulina has received more and more attention, especially in the fields of healthy food, animal feed, therapeutics and diagnostics.
Specification
| Item | Spirulina Powder |
|---|
| CAS Number | 724424-92-4 |
| Catalog Number | MC724424924 |
| Appearance | Fine green powder |
| Particle Size | ≤100 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5% |
| Protein Content | 55-70% |
| Moisture | 3-7% |
| Ash | 7-13% |
| Crude Fat | 0.5-1.2% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000 CFU/g |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Coliform | Negative |
Note: The parameters of the product can be adjusted according to your requirements.
Health Benefits
It is well known that Spirulina can not only maintain homeostasis, but also improve health. The health benefits of Spirulina include, but are not limited to the following.
Applications
- Food and functional food industry
Spirulina is one of the top trends in the food and functional food industry. In the United States, the FDA has listed Spirulina extract as a color additive exempt from certification and approved it for use in traditional foods such as confectionery, ice cream, dessert, custard and yogurt. In addition, Spirulina has the potential to be used in the development of functional foods due to the large number of health-promoting benefits associated with its consumption.
Spirulina contains high levels of crude protein and is a good source of calcium and phosphorus, which are useful for bone and muscle tissue in poultry. Thus, Spirulina is emphasized as a high-quality nutrient source to replace synthetic or expensive feed sources to improve animal feed. Spirulina is now widely used as a functional supplement to animal feed, thereby promoting growth and reducing mortality.
Spirulina contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has become a popular ingredient in the cosmetics industry. It is used as an antioxidant, thickening agent and water-binding agent, mainly in facial and skin care products. In addition, it can also be used in anti-ageing creams and skin brightening creams to address a range of skin concerns.
Choose Alfa Chemistry
Because of its many benefits, Spirulina has been cultivated on a large scale and extracted into powder form for human use. As a first-class supplier of marine biomaterials, we have experienced experts and professional R & D laboratories. We have the ability to offer our customers high quality spirulina powder. According to your requirements, we can also provide you with product customization services. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
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