Friday, June 28, 2013

SPIRULINA


Spirulina is complete with nutrients and its therapeutic properties have been acknowledged. it is the most popular food supplement for today's modern world.




Twelve tablets of Spirulina algae contains the equivalent amount of:

Vitamin content
Equivalent proportion
Vitamin A (Beta-carotene/ Retinol)
225 apples or 14 glasses of milk
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
4 bowls of rice or 8 sardines
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2 potatoes or 210 grapes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
5 oranges
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
120 grams of cheese
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
7 glasses of milk or 2 chicken

     



Physical properties of Spirulina

Physical Properties
General Analysis
Composition
100% Spirulina
Protein
55 - 72 %
Appearance
Fine powder
Carbohydrates
15 - 25 %
Color
Dark blue-green
Fats (Lipids)
06 - 08 %
Odor and Taste
mild like seaweed/spinach
Minerals (Ash)
07 - 13 %
Bulk Density
.35 to .60 kg/liter
Moisture
03 - 07 %
Particle Size
64 mesh through
Fiber
08 - 10 %









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