Why does spirulina need to be refrigerated

To turn the algae into a dry powder, it needs to be dehydrated. Drying methods vary from farm to farm but spray-drying is one of the most common techniques.

Many products contain additives to prevent the powder from clumping or - if the powder is pressed into pills - some form of glue. We Are The New Farmers' fresh Spirulina is still unprocessed and contains enzymes our body needs to absorb nutrients.

Dried Spirulina like powder and pills is dead often for months and the nutrients are not readily available. We use closed tanks, filtered water and a controlled growing conditions to ensure the highest quality possible.

Other farms grow outdoors in large open ponds that are prone to contamination. Our fresh Spirulina has a mild flavor and smooth texture that easily blends in smoothies and juices. Dried Spirulina has a strong fishy flavor that is not enjoyed by everyone. However, if kept in the cupboard it should be fine. Most people stir a spoonful of spirulina powder into drinks or smoothie.

This is easy to handle. Just add sweet fruits such as mango, bananas and pineapple or juice. Although caloric restriction and exercise are the mainstay treatments for obesity, spirulina has shown significant benefits in aiding weight loss. Blue Spirulina is a blue-green-algae which grows in ponds, lakes and alkaline waterways. Phycocyanin is a blue pigment derived from spirulina which gives the algae its dark blue pigment when it has been extracted.

The great news about Blue Spirulina is that it does not have a fishy taste unlike green spirulina. The main difference between Blue Majik and spirulina is that the latter is made from the whole plant, while the former is an extract of the pigment phycocyanin.

Conventional spirulina is green, whereas Blue Majik exists as an enticingly vivid shade of blue. Spirulina has a high protein and vitamin content, which makes it an excellent dietary supplement for people on vegetarian or vegan diets. The second point to consider is that whilst spirulina is typically considered to be algae, and many may view that as similar to seaweed and therefore a plant, it is actually classed as a cyanobacteria.

That means it is alive but in fact spirulina is neither plant nor animal. Dried Spirulina like powder and pills is dead often for months and the nutrients are not readily available. We use closed tanks, filtered water and a controlled growing conditions to ensure the highest quality possible. Andrey is a coach, sports writer and editor. He is mainly involved in weightlifting.