Spirulina:-
- Spirulina is not a true alga but it is a cynobacterium.
- Spirulina is a cynobacterium that can be consumed by humans & animals.
- It is primarily made from two species of cynobacterium: 1) Arthospira platensis 2)Arthospira maxima
- In a western countries and in a Japan Spirulina from algae farms is eaten as pat of diet to cholesterol & cleanse the blood.
- 100 grams of spirulina contains approximately 70 gm of ptn, 20 gm of sugar, 2 gm of fiber & just 2 gm of fat, as well as important vitamins(A,B,B1,B6,B12,E) & mineral salts.
- It is available in tablet, flake & powder form.It is also used in Aquacultue, aquarium & poytry industry.
