Spirulina Powder/Tablets 1 g, 2 g, or 3 g Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: powder or tablets

Available Strengths: 1 g, 2 g, or 3 g

Reference Brands: -

Category: Nutraceuticals

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) powder and tablets in 1 g to 3 g servings, sold as a food or food supplement. For importers, distributors, health-food wholesalers and private-label brand owners.

Product Description:

Spirulina is the dried biomass of the cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis and related species, grown in alkaline ponds or closed systems and dried to a fine dark green powder. It is rich in protein, typically over half its dry weight, and contains the blue pigment phycocyanin, carotenoids and iron. This page covers powder and compressed tablets in 1 g, 2 g or 3 g servings. Tablets give a measured serving without the strong taste of the powder.

Spirulina is sold as a food or food supplement, and in some markets as a plain food ingredient, so labelling rules vary between countries. The main safety issue is contamination. Open cultures can pick up other cyanobacteria that produce microcystins, which are liver toxins, and the biomass readily absorbs heavy metals from its water. Sound specifications set limits for microcystins, lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Spirulina contains phenylalanine, so many labels carry a warning for people with phenylketonuria.

Sourcing notes. Ask for a certificate of analysis on every lot showing protein, moisture, ash, microcystins, heavy metals and microbiology, including total plate count, yeasts and moulds, E. coli and Salmonella. Ask how it is cultivated and dried; spray-dried powder is standard. For tablets, expect a supplement GMP or food-safety certificate for the site. Spirulina absorbs moisture and fades in light, so use airtight, opaque packs such as foil-lined pouches or HDPE bottles with desiccant. No cold chain is needed. Name serving size, pack count, target market and any organic or halal certificates needed.