spirulina

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Using exotic superfoods like maça, goji berries, spirulina, and raw cacao, she creates smoothies and cocktails that uplift the spirit without alcohol.

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  • Microalgae producer Cyanotech has developed a new cultivation strategy for its spirulina, which the firm says improves the nutritional profile of the ingredient. —  NutraIngredients-USA RSS
  • Cyanotech's spirulina is grown in Hawaii, and has GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status, meaning it can be used as a functional ingredient in foods and beverages. —  NutraIngredients-USA RSS
  • As well as allowing manufacturers to increase the levels of nutrients in their products, another potential benefit of this more potent spirulina is that lower levels of the ingredient could be used to obtain the same nutrient claims and health benefits. —  NutraIngredients-USA RSS
  • Using exotic superfoods like maça, goji berries, spirulina, and raw cacao, she creates smoothies and cocktails that uplift the spirit without alcohol. —  Whole Life Times
  • Quality ingredients include: spirulina, fish meal, FD —  Aquarium Supplies
 

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  1. New Latin Spīrulīna, genus name, from Late Latin spīrula, twisted cake; see spirula.
 

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