Characteristics Of Spirulina

Spirulina is a very nutritious and edible blue green algae. Spirulina easily grows in the tropical and sub-tropical lakes. Spirulina also has the very unique capability of surviving in the toughest of conditions like warm waters, alkaline lakes, or the temporary reservoirs with high percentage of carbonates in them.

Let us now have a look at the characteristics of the wonder food - Spirulina:

• Spirulina is a spiral blue green micro algae.
• Spirulina belongs to the Arthrospira Gene.
• Spirulina has the scientific name Arthrospira Platensis.
• Reproduction is rapid by division, growth rate is 30% per day.
• Naturally grows in alkaline , brackish waters in the warn regions.
• The cellulose cell wall is absent.
• A soft cell wall made of complex sugars and proteins is present, making the inner contents more accessible.
• Ideal nutritional dietary supplement.
• High but easy to digest protein source.
• One of the best sources of beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins, Iron and GLA.

See Also

• Brief Idea Of Manufacturing Spirulina
• Alternative Uses Of Spirulina
• Comparative Nutritional Values Of Spirulina
• Cultivation Of Spirulina