by | Jun 23, 2019
There are basically 5 different methods/processes of dewatering algae.
Here is the list from worst to best:
1. spray drying machines commercial operations
a. powder
b. economically cheapest most common method
c. open pond cultivation (subjects algae to water and airborne contamination)
d. creates oxidative stress
e. destroy’s the nutrition
2. centrifuge high speed spinning
a. long term (min. 6 months) freezing in large steel drums
b. ruptures – destroys all life in cells
c. sterilization of toxins from the lake
d. creates oxidation
e. cannot be used a live starter culture
f. cannot be sold to public immediately after harvesting
3. baking (french) pressed
a. pelletize – baked
b. low heat air drying
c. whole food.. ?
4. sun dried
a. more natural simple and eco-friendly
b. very limited natural processing – “old way” dehydrating
c. remains whole food
5. straining (Royal Spirulina)
a. most natural
b. NO damage to cells
c. NO oxidative stress
d. preserves phytonutrients inside cell walls.
e. does not destroy or alter natures package
f. maintains all the life force (truly alive)
by | Jun 23, 2019
During the processing (spray drying, etc.) compaines add maltodextrin which is a synthetic sugar to their products. (be sure to check the labels). It should never be consumed.
Maltodextrin has a glycemic index ranging from 85 to 105.
Also, during the heating – cooking the lipids (fats) are converted to sugar.
by | Jun 23, 2019
The best way to explain is to compare the cost of other similar products, not only in direct pound for pound price but also in quality. Below are a few common Spirulina/Algae product prices below.
Hawaiian Spirulina: $4.54 per ounce $72.64 lb. (Whole Foods)
Whole Foods Brand: $3.00 per ounce $48.00 lb. (Whole Foods)
Spirulina Crunchies: $8.75 per ounce $140.00 lb. (Whole Foods)
Sp2Life: $4.95 per ounce $79.29 lb.
E3Live frozen AFA: $38.00 per 16 ounces, plus shipping. (Density is 4.6% algae the rest is water)
Royal Spirulina: $2.73 per ounce $43.75 per pound
The choice is clear and health is the most important wealth!
It is quality vs. quantity.
by | Jun 23, 2019
Royal Spirulina is a fresh and truly alive “blue green algae” complete whole superfood.
As ecologically-sound and nutrient-rich spirulina is being investigated to address food security, malnutrition, and as dietary support in long-term space flight or Mars missions. Its interest for food security is for lower land and water needs to produce protein and energy.
Living spirulina contains 24% carbohydrates, 8% fat, and about (51–71%) protein. It is a complete protein source, containing all essential amino acids.
It is a rich bioavailable source of numerous essential nutrients, particularly B vitamins (thiamin and riboflavin, 207% and 306% DV, respectively) and dietary minerals, such as iron (219% DV) and manganese (90% DV).
The lipid content of living spirulina is 8% by weight providing the fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and arachidonic acid.
by | Jun 23, 2019
The green pigments (phytonutrients) in Spirulina are chlorophyll, a term used for several closely related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants. Its name is derived from the Greek words χλωρός, chloros (“green”) and φύλλον, phyllon (“leaf”). Chlorophyll is an extremely important biomolecule, critical in photosynthesis, which allows plants to absorb energy from light. Chlorophyll absorbs light most strongly in the blue portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, followed by the red portion.
You may have heard a lot of buzz surrounding the healthiness of vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables with deep, rich color tones. In many ways, they’re perfect foods and part of the credit is owed to the chlorophyll they contain. Research also suggests it’s instrumental in promoting good health.
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