Spirulina Eco powder

Description

Arthrospira are filamentous cyanobacteria characterized by their cylindrical shape, multicellular trichomes in an open, free-floating left-hand helix.

Properties and benefits of Spirulina Eco powder

They occur naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes with high pH and high concentrations of carbonate and bicarbonate.

Dried Spirulina contains approximately 60% protein (51-71%). It is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids, although with reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine ​​and lysine compared to meat, egg and milk proteins. It is, however, superior to typical plant protein, such as that from legumes.

The lipid content of Spirulina is about 7% by weight, and it is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and also provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA). Spirulina contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (nicotinamide), B6 ​​(pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc. Spirulina contains many pigments that may be beneficial and bioavailable, including beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, chlorophyll-a, xanthophyll, echinenone, myxoxanthophyll, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3'-hydroxyequinenone, beta-cryptoxanthin and oscillaxanthin, in addition to the phycobiliproteins c-phycocyanin. and allophycocyanin.

How to take Spirulina Eco powder?

Spirulina can be mixed into drinks, yogurts, soups, gazpachos and salads.

Storage conditions

Store in a cool place (Preferably 5-15ºC), protected from direct light. In dry conditions (Preferably RH 55-65%) and clean.

Once opened, close hermetically and store again under the conditions described to avoid exposure to ambient humidity, the adhesion of odors and microbial contamination.

Composition of Spirulina Eco powder

100% Spirulina Algae (Arthrospira platensis) from organic farming, in powder form.

Certificate

ES-ECO-019-CT Non-EU Agriculture