General Information
NameSpirulina
Scientific NameSpirulina
DescriptionSpirulina represents a biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and other animals. There are two species, Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima. Arthrospira is cultivated worldwide; used as a dietary supplement as well as a whole food; and is also available in tablet, flake and powder form. It is also used as a feed supplement in the aquaculture, aquarium and poultry industries. (Wikipedia)
Primary IDFOOD00480
Picture490
Classification
GroupAquatic foods
Sub-GroupSeaweed
ITIS ID1053
Wikipedia IDNot Available
Composition
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Macronutrients
MacronutrientContent Range AverageReference
Ash6.236 - 6.236 mg/100 g6.236 mg/100 gUSDA
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References
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).
— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.