ALL ABOUT SPIRULINA
SPIRULINA AS A FOOD SUPPLEMENT :
Spirulina is the common name for human and animal food supplements produced
primarily from two species of cyanobacteria : Arthrospira platensis, and Arthrospira
maxima. These and other Arthrospira species were once classified trait within
the genus Spirulina. Now it is established that they are distinct genera, and
that the food species belong to Arthrospira; nevertheless, the term "Spirulina"
remains the popular name.
Spirulina a blue green alga, belongs to the Oscillatoriaceae family, is Cyanobacteria
Characterized by Spiral shaped chains of cells enclosed in a thin sheath.
Spirulina has a very long history of being serving as a source of food for
human being. Spirulina is being sold in the local market of Republic of Chad since several
hundred years and is called as "Dihe" or "Die'' by local populations Today
Spirulina is consumed by millions of people all over the world and they are discovering
lots of health benefits apart from its nutritive value.
HISTORY OF SPIRULINA :
Spirulina is thought to have been a food source for the Aztecs in 16th century Mexico,
as its harvesting from Lake Texcoco and sale as cakes is described by one of Cortés' soldiers.
The Aztecs called it Tecuitlatl, which means the stone's excrement. Spirulina was found in abundance at the lake
by French researchers trait within the 1960s, but there is no reference to its use there as a daily food source after the 16th century.
The first large-scale Spirulina production plant, was established in the early 1970s and drew attention worldwide.
Spirulina is also understood to have an even longer history in Chad, as far back as the 9th century Kanem Empire.
It is still in daily use today, dried into cakes called "Dihe" or "Die'' which are new to make broths for meals,
and in addition sold in markets. The Spirulina is harvested from small lakes and ponds around Lake Chad.
Today Spirulina is consumed by millions of people all over the world and they are discovering lots of health benefits
apart from its nutritive value.
WHY HAS SPIRULINA BEEN CALLED AS A SUPERFOOD?
Spirulina contains the most remarkable concentration of nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb. Spirulina has the highest protein food which is over 60% of all the digestible vegetable protein. It also has the highest concentration of beta carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals and the rare essential fatty acid GLA.
These surely make Spirulina an incredible whole food alternative to the isolated vitamin and minerals.
There are many scientists who are identifying whole foods and plants with extraordinary life enhancing compounds, known as the phytonutrients. These are the leading edge of the health revolution. Spirulina is overloaded with unique phytonutrients like phycocyanin, polysaccharides and sulfolipids that not only enhance the immune system, but also reduces the risks of infection, cancer and auto immune diseases. Spirulina is rich in natural carotenoid antioxidants that promote cellular health and lessen the risk of cancer. It also has cleansing chlorophyll which helps detoxify bodies that are always prone to present pollution.
Scientifically explained the most important dictate of our body's metabolism is to support our immune system. When our immune system is stressed or is suffering, it draws on our body's metabolic energy. People with immune system imbalance often feel chronic fatigue and low energy.
Both scientific research and the experience of thousands of consumers indicate that Spirulina is an immune regulating food. Small amounts can help balance and stabilize the immune system, freeing up more of our metabolic energy for vitality, healing and assimilation of nutrients. It enhances the body's cellular communication process and also has the ability to read and repair DNA, like a kind of cellular tune up. This is why individuals taking Spirulina often report they have more energy levels.
SOME ASTONISHING FEATURES OF SPIRULINA :
Spirulina is richest food source of complete protein with more than 60% protein.
Spirulina is richest food source of, beta carotene, which is higher than any other known sources of beta carotene.
Beta carotene is 25 times more than raw carrots.
Spirulina is richest food source of vitamin B12, which is more than any other known sources of vitamin B12.
Spirulina is richest food source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which is precursor to body's important harmone prostaglandin.
Spirulina is richest source of chlorophyll.
Spirulina contains a spectrum of natural antioxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin B1, B5, & B6, zinc, manganese, copper and selenium & amino acid methionine.
Spirulina reduces blood cholestrol.
Spirulina controls diabetes.
Spirulina helps in kidney detoxification.
Spirulina is very useful in combating malnutrition.
Spirulina is very useful in preventing vitamin A deficiency and in cancer prophylaxis.
Spirulina is very useful in prevention of anaemia.
People who are health conscious and believe that fitness is a must.
Busy executives and managers who work hard and pay little or no attention to their dietary intakes.
People who are Career oriented who always call for more clarity of mind to accept challenges.
In today's era, where budding children eat less food and vegetables, Spirulina can be a good health supplement.
Students who need to keep their brains tick to be attentive in the world of competition and also those who are away from their home and missing their mother's care.
Pregnant and nursing women who need extra nutrients to nourish a smiling future in their wombs.
Diet conscious people who are always on the road to a slim self . Eating Spirulina during dieting is very useful as it provides most nutrients without any extra calories and does not make them feel fatigued and tired.
Senior Citizens who deal with problems of poor appetite and poor absorption of nutrients within the body.
Patients who are on the recovery stage from illness will definitely benefit.
Not to forget the athletes and bodybuilders who need loads of energy pumping into them always.
Spirulina is the right food supplement for each and every one to improve their health in general and strengthen immune system.
NBl’s
Spirulina is 100 % natural and is a non-habit forming health supplement. It
has a typical seaweed taste and goes well when mixed with other food recipes
or as a sprinkler dressing on salads. NB’s Spirulina can also be consumed
in the form of Capsules, Tablets , flake or powdered form or even along with
flavored drinks.
1 to 2 NBl's Spirulina capsules or tablets daily 10 minutes before every repeated meal.
4 NBl's Spirulina capsules or tablets daily 1/2 hour before each meal during dieting.
For athletes and bodybuilders 4 to 6 NBl's Spirulina capsules or tablets 1/2 hour before they start exercising.
Spirulina
can be included as an ingredient in health drink premix
concentrate.
Spirulina can be used in
chewing gum.
Spirulina can be used in
ayurvedic formulations.
Spirulina Industries of NB Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.,
is spread over 5 acres of Land and Pond Area is over 2.5 Acres. Plant is situated in picturesque environment near the bank of river in the vicinity of Nagpur City in India.
The Spirulina is grown in pollution free environment and away from any other Industry.
Here all the major operations are automatic. The Culture of Spirulina from the ponds is pumped to Pre-filtration Unit for removing any matter of bigger size than Spirulina. The Pre-filtration Unit is developed indigenously comprises of series of specially selected filters to remove any extraneous matter. Then Spirulina is concentrated over harvesting filters and tiny Spirulina cells along with nutrient rich medium is recycled to ponds.
Concentrated Spirulina Biomass is thoroughly washed with clean DM Water to remove any excess Salts & Tiny extraneous matter. The Spirulina Biomass slurry is immediately chilled to less than 5°C & dried in Spray Dryer to retain its natural freshness. Total journey time of Spirulina Ponds to dry powder is 20 minutes. The Special Harvesting Technology makes our Spirulina different from others in Bacteriological and Chemical Quality. Spray Dried Spirulina Powder is packed in air tight containers.
Pond Management
Routine Checks are carried out in pond medium for absence of contaminations. Ponds are replenished with fresh nutrients after every harvest. Ponds are routinely cleaned and closely monitored for cleanliness. Concentration of Individual nutrients of pond medium is tested regularly in Laboratory for time to time up dated of medium concentration. Strict hygienic practices are adopted in & around the ponds.
Finished Product
Each lot is sampled & tested for various Physical, Chemical & Microbiological parameter according to norms of statutory bodies and in house Specifications in Quality Control Department.
