General Description

Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green vegetable algae that has been used as a significant food source for centuries.

C.B.N.® is a select strain of Spirulina platensis developed over many years of continuous cultivation in China. Strain development and perfection started in 1994. Our cultures in China represent the oldest continuously cultivated and harvested Spirulina in the world. C.B.N. year-round growing conditions and our integrated culture management system have made this possible.

Spirulina manufactured by our company is a highly absorbable source of protein, mixed carotenoids and other phytonutrients, B-Vitamins, GLA and essential amino acids.

Physical Properties

Spirulina is a free-flowing green to bluish-green powder. It has a mild seaweed odor and is not soluble; it forms a suspension. The particle size is<125 microns and bulk density is>0.48(g/ml)

Typical Composition

Quality Control

Protein

>50%

Total aerobic bacteria

<10⁵ cfu/gram

Moisture

<10.0%

Total coliforms

<30 cfu/gram

Ash

<10.0%

E. Coli

Negative

Minerals

<14.0%

Pesticides

Negative

Total Carotenoids

200~4000mg/kg

Pathogenic Bacteria

Negative

Beta-Carotene

200~2000mg/kg

Lead

<1.0ppm

Chlorophyll

7500-10000mg/kg

Arsenic

<0.5ppm

Phycocyanin(Crude)

15.0%

Cadmium

<0.5ppm

γ-linolenic acid

5000~10000mg/kg 20mg/kg

Mercury

<0.05ppm

Vitamin B12

2000mcg/kg

Salmonella

Negative

Vitamin K

20mg/kg

5mg/kg

Negative

Storage and Shelf Life

Store at room temperature. Stability is maintained for 3 years after date of manufacture in unopened original packaging.

Package

Inside Packaging: 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg or 25kg with double-layer poly bags or aluminum foil bags.

Outside Packaging: Cardboard barrel, full-paper barrel or carton box with special marks and 20 or 25kg per unit.