Spirulina Powder, Certified Organic

(Arthrospira platensis / Arthrospira maxima)

Spirulina — Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima — is a microscopic, filamentous cyanobacterium (blue-green alga) that is one of the oldest living organisms on earth, with fossil evidence dating back over 3.5 billion years, making it among the first photosynthetic life forms to appear on our planet. Despite its ancient origins, spirulina has attracted extraordinary modern attention as one of the most nutritionally dense whole foods known — gram for gram, it is one of the most concentrated sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients available from any natural source. Spirulina has been consumed as a food by humans for centuries: the Aztecs of Mexico harvested it from Lake Texcoco and dried it into cakes called tecuitlatl, which were eaten as a staple food and traded in the markets of Tenochtitlan; the Kanembu people of Chad have harvested spirulina from Lake Chad for generations, drying it into cakes called dihé that remain a dietary staple to this day. In the 1970s, spirulina was identified by NASA and the United Nations as a potential solution to global food security challenges, and it has since been studied extensively as a nutritional supplement, a sustainable protein source, and a subject of significant scientific research. Our Certified Organic Spirulina Powder is Arthrospira platensis — the primary commercial species — grown under controlled, certified organic conditions and spray-dried to preserve its full nutritional profile. Certified Organic.

Spirulina is one of the most nutritionally complete foods known, containing protein (approximately 55–70% by dry weight — one of the highest protein contents of any whole food, with a complete amino acid profile including all essential amino acids), phycocyanin (C-phycocyanin — the primary blue pigment and the most characteristic compound of spirulina, a biliprotein with potent antioxidant properties), chlorophyll a (the primary green pigment), beta-carotene (provitamin A — exceptionally high), zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, echinenone (carotenoids), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA — an omega-6 fatty acid; spirulina is one of the few non-animal sources), alpha-linolenic acid (ALA — omega-3), linoleic acid, vitamin B12 (as pseudovitamin B12 — note: the form in spirulina is not bioavailable as true vitamin B12 for humans), thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folate, vitamin E (tocopherols), vitamin K, iron (exceptionally high — one of the richest plant sources), calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, iodine, polysaccharides (including calcium spirulan), and superoxide dismutase (SOD — an antioxidant enzyme). Available in Powder form. Certified Organic.

Product Highlights

• Certified Organic Arthrospira platensis — Spirulina Powder
• Certified Organic — grown and processed to certified organic standards
• One of the oldest living organisms on earth — a cyanobacterium with fossil evidence dating back 3.5 billion years
• Consumed by the Aztecs of Mexico (tecuitlatl) and the Kanembu of Chad (dihé) for centuries as a dietary staple
• Identified by NASA and the United Nations as one of the most promising sustainable food sources on earth
• Approximately 55–70% protein by dry weight — one of the highest protein contents of any whole food, with a complete amino acid profile
• Exceptionally rich in phycocyanin, beta-carotene, GLA, iron, and B vitamins
• Available in Powder form

How to Use

Smoothies: The most popular use — blend 1 teaspoon into smoothies with fruit, banana, and coconut water. The flavor is mild, slightly marine, and earthy; fruit masks it effectively. Green Juice: Stir into fresh-pressed green juice. Energy Balls & Bars: Incorporate into no-bake energy balls and protein bars. Guacamole & Dips: Blend into guacamole and hummus for a nutritional boost and vivid green color. Pasta & Noodles: Incorporate into homemade pasta dough for a striking blue-green color. Spirulina Latte: Whisk into warm plant milk with a touch of honey and vanilla. Capsules: Encapsulate for convenient daily use.

Available in Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz). Certified Organic.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Note: spirulina contains pseudovitamin B12, which is not bioavailable as true vitamin B12 in humans — do not rely on spirulina as a B12 source. Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid spirulina due to its high phenylalanine content. Keep out of reach of children.