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Spirulina platensis Powder — Organic Certified Blue-Green Algae
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Spirulina platensis Powder — Organic Certified Blue-Green Algae

  • organic
  • Phycocyanin 11 - 15 %

Delivery time
3-7 weeks
Quality by Alganex - icon
Bio organic algae product

DE-ÖKO-070
EU agriculture

This product is also available in conventional form in addition to the organic version.

Product Overview

Spirulina platensis powder is a certified organic cyanobacterium cultivated for use across food, feed, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries. It is widely recognised as a nutrient-dense raw material, valued especially for its high protein content and significant concentration of the blue pigment phycocyanin.

Typical applications: Spirulina platensis Powder — Organic Certified Blue-Green Algae

Nutritional / Functional Highlights

  • High protein content: Spirulina platensis contains all essential amino acids required by the body, including phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, and lysine [5, 6].
  • Phycocyanin: The product contains a high proportion of phycocyanin, the blue pigment responsible for its characteristic colour. Phycocyanin acts as an antioxidant and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties [3, 7].
  • Vitamins: Contains vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A [5, 6].
  • Minerals: Naturally contains iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc [5, 6].
  • Antioxidant activity: Phycocyanobilin, the pigment compound in spirulina, acts as a free radical scavenger and contributes to cellular protection [7].
  • Anti-inflammatory properties: Spirulina has demonstrated antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities [3, 7].
  • Cosmetic properties: Spirulina platensis extract has demonstrated wound-healing and antioxidant activity, making it suitable for skin care applications including anti-photoaging formulations [8, 10].
  • Antimicrobial activity: Spirulina platensis has demonstrated antimicrobial properties [9].
typical applications for Spirulina platensis Powder — Organic Certified Blue-Green Algae Powder

Typical applications

  • Food supplements and nutraceuticals

  • Functional food ingredients (smoothies, beverages, energy bars)

  • Animal and pet feed

  • Cosmetic formulations (face masks, skin care products)

  • Natural food colouring (blue pigment derived from phycocyanin)

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ALGANEX certificate system

  • ALGANEX guarantees a high quality product without impurities
  • The phycocyanin content of our products is at least 11 %

Product information: Spirulina platensis Powder — Organic Certified Blue-Green Algae

 

Technical Specifications

 
Appearance dark green
Dry substance > 95 %

general comosition 

ash < 12 %
protein > 55 %
carbonhydrate > 15 %
fat > 3 %
phycocyanin > 11 %
microcystine < 50 µg/kg

*All values are indicative and may vary between batches. Please request a current Certificate of Analysis for exact specifications.

 

Production / Cultivation Notes

This certified organic Spirulina platensis are grown in large, heated, nutrient-enriched ponds positioned under direct sunlight to support photosynthesis. Once the biomass reaches the target density, it is harvested and dried to produce a stable powder. Cultivation conditions and processes may vary between production batches.

 

Ordering & Contact

We supply Spirulina platensis powder in bulk for B2B buyers across the food supplement, feed, cosmetics, and nutraceutical sectors. A conventional (non-organic) variant is also available. Delivery times are available on request. Contact us to request a quote, discuss volume requirements, or obtain a product specification sheet.

 

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spirulina platensis?

Spirulina platensis is a cyanobacterium, commonly referred to as a blue-green microalgae, that grows in warm waters. It is widely used as a food supplement and functional ingredient due to its high concentration of protein, vitamins, and minerals [5, 6].

What is Spirulina platensis powder used for?

The powder is used across multiple industries: as a food supplement, as a functional ingredient in beverages, smoothies, and energy bars, as a component of animal and pet feed, as a cosmetic ingredient in skin care products, and as a natural blue colouring agent derived from its phycocyanin content [5, 6, 7, 8].

What is phycocyanin and why does it matter?

Phycocyanin is the blue pigment naturally present in Spirulina platensis, responsible for its characteristic colour. It acts as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties. The phycocyanin content is a key quality indicator for this product [3, 7].

Which vitamins and amino acids does Spirulina platensis contain?

Spirulina platensis contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (a vitamin A precursor). It also contains all essential amino acids — including leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine — as well as non-essential amino acids such as arginine, glycine, and proline [5, 6].

How is Spirulina platensis cultivated?

This product is cultivated in large, heated, nutrient-enriched ponds under direct sunlight along the Italian coast. The algae undergo photosynthesis and, once sufficient biomass is reached, are harvested and dried into powder form.

What industries use Spirulina platensis powder?

Spirulina platensis powder is used in the food supplement, nutraceutical, food ingredient, animal feed, and cosmetics industries. Its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties make it a valued natural raw material across all these sectors [7, 8, 9, 10, 11].

Is this Spirulina platensis product certified organic?

Yes. This product is certified organic under the DE-OKO-070 standard (EU agriculture) and produced in accordance with ALGANEX quality certification, which ensures the product is free from contamination and meets minimum phycocyanin content specifications.

Is Spirulina platensis suitable for use in cosmetics?

Yes. Spirulina platensis has demonstrated antioxidant and wound-healing properties, and is used in skin care formulations including face masks, exfoliating products, and anti-photoaging applications. Its antimicrobial activity further supports its suitability for cosmetic use [7, 8, 9, 10].

 

Sources:

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  2. Spirulina platensis - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthrospira_platensis)
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  4. Zheng J, Inoguchi T, Sasaki S, Maeda Y, McCarty MF, Fujii M, Ikeda N, Kobayashi K, Sonoda N, Takayanagi R. Phycocyanin and phycocyanobilin from Spirulina platensis protect against diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting oxidative stress. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2013 Jan 15;304(2):R110-20. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00648.2011. Epub 2012 Oct 31. PMID: 23115122. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23115122/)
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  9. Metekia WA, Ulusoy BH. Antimicrobial activity of Spirulina platensis extract on total mesophilic and psychrophilic bacteria of fresh tilapia fillet. Sci Rep. 2023 Aug 11;13(1):13081. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-40260-z. PMID: 37567905; PMCID: PMC10421913. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37567905/)
  10. Zeng Q, Jiang J, Wang J, Zhou Q, Zhang X. N-Terminal Acetylation and C-Terminal Amidation of Spirulina platensis-Derived Hexapeptide: Anti-Photoaging Activity and Proteomic Analysis. Mar Drugs. 2019 Sep 4;17(9):520. doi: 10.3390/md17090520. PMID: 31487895; PMCID: PMC6780235. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31487895/)
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