FRESH FROZEN SPIRULINA
Spirulina Benefits:
Food Information
and Everyday Use
Learn about fresh frozen spirulina’s format, nutrition information, common uses, storage and product testing.
THE PRODUCT
What Is Spirulina?
Fresh frozen spirulina is a convenient plant-based food ingredient with a soft texture and naturally vivid blue-green color. It is offered in individually portioned frozen packets that can be added to smoothies, juices, bowls, dips and other chilled recipes.
Spirulina is a blue-green cyanobacterium used as a food ingredient. It naturally contains protein, pigments and other nutritional components. Alive Spirulina is made with Spirulina Maxima X1 and is cultivated in a controlled water-based growing system by an independent Florida producer. After harvesting, it is portioned, frozen and prepared for temperature-controlled shipping.
Spirulina is a food ingredient and should not be confused with medication or a medical treatment. The nutritional contribution of a serving depends on the finished product and the amount consumed.
LABEL INFORMATION
Nutritional Profile
Spirulina naturally contains protein and a variety of naturally occurring compounds. The specific amount of protein, calories, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients provided by Alive Spirulina is listed on the product’s Nutrition Facts panel.
Because Alive Spirulina is sold in a fresh frozen format, its nutritional composition should not be assumed to be identical to dried spirulina powders, tablets or capsules. Comparisons should be based on the labeled serving size and nutritional information for each finished product.
Alive Spirulina can complement a balanced diet, but it is not intended to replace complete meals or the variety of foods needed for adequate nutrition.
FOOD INGREDIENT
A Plant-Based Whole-Food Ingredient
Alive Spirulina is made without animal-derived ingredients and can be incorporated into vegan and vegetarian eating patterns. It can be blended with fruits, vegetables, plant-based milks, juices and other ingredients.
The overall nutritional value of a smoothie or recipe depends on every ingredient used, not spirulina alone. People following restrictive diets should pay attention to their complete nutritional intake and seek individualized guidance from a qualified healthcare or nutrition professional when appropriate.
EVERYDAY ROUTINES
Spirulina for Active Lifestyles
Athletes and physically active individuals may choose to include spirulina as one ingredient in a broader nutrition plan. Alive Spirulina can be added to smoothies and meals before or after training according to personal preference.
Athletic performance, energy and recovery depend on total calorie intake, carbohydrates, protein, hydration, training, sleep and overall health. Alive Spirulina is not intended to replace balanced sports nutrition, adequate hydration or professional guidance. Review the Nutrition Facts panel to determine a serving’s contribution to an individual nutrition plan.
NATURAL COLOR
Naturally Occurring Pigments
Spirulina has a naturally vivid blue-green appearance. Its color comes from naturally occurring pigments, including chlorophyll and phycocyanin. The amounts may vary according to strain, cultivation conditions, harvesting process, storage, product format and serving size.
The presence of naturally occurring pigments should not be interpreted as evidence that the product can diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a health condition.
FORMAT
Why Choose Fresh Frozen Spirulina?
Spirulina is available in powders, capsules, tablets and frozen portions. Each format has different characteristics, preparation methods and storage requirements.
Alive Spirulina is frozen after harvesting and packaged into individual portions for customers who prefer a fresh frozen whole-food ingredient rather than a dried powder or tablet. It has a soft texture that can be blended into foods and beverages, and it must remain properly frozen and be handled according to the product’s storage instructions.
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER
Grown and Harvested in Florida
An independent Florida producer cultivates and harvests the spirulina using a controlled water-based growing system. Its production process includes monitoring cultivation conditions, harvesting, preparing the product for packaging and maintaining appropriate frozen storage.
Alive Spirulina is not represented as USDA Certified Organic unless that certification is specifically displayed and current. Official certification seals and government approval language are not used unless authorized.
LABORATORY INFORMATION
Testing and Quality Practices
The independent producer periodically arranges selected microbiological, contaminant, nutritional and quality analyses through independent third-party laboratories. Each report applies only to the sample, lot, testing date, analytes and methods identified in that report; one sample does not provide a universal guarantee for every product lot.
When an analyte is reported as “not detected,” it means it was not detected above the laboratory’s stated detection or reporting limit in that specific sample. It does not necessarily mean the substance was present at an absolute concentration of zero.
Review laboratory informationPREPARATION
How to Use Alive Spirulina
Alive Spirulina can be blended into a variety of foods and beverages, including:
- Fruit or vegetable smoothies
- Juices and blended beverages
- Plant-based smoothie bowls
- Cold sauces or dressings
- Other chilled recipes
Begin with the serving directions shown on the product packaging. Flavor and texture preferences vary, so it may be combined with other ingredients according to personal taste. Do not use more than the labeled amount based on an expectation that a larger serving will produce a medical, athletic or weight-related result.
KEEP FROZEN
Storage and Handling
Alive Spirulina is a perishable frozen food. Keep the product frozen and follow all storage, thawing and handling instructions supplied with your order.
Do not consume a packet if the packaging is open, leaking, punctured or otherwise compromised, or if it has an unusual odor, appearance or condition that causes concern. If an order arrives damaged or appears to have experienced a shipping or temperature-control issue, photograph the package and contact Alive Spirulina promptly with the order number and lot information.
INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE
Who Should Consult a Healthcare Professional?
Individual dietary needs and reactions can vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using spirulina if you are pregnant or nursing, take prescription medication, have a diagnosed medical condition, have known food, algae or ingredient allergies, have been instructed to restrict a particular nutrient, are purchasing the product for a child, or have concerns about how spirulina fits into your diet.
Stop using the product and seek appropriate medical assistance if you experience an adverse reaction.
Alive Spirulina is sold as a food.
The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes and is not medical advice. Alive Spirulina is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Statements about spirulina generally should not be interpreted as guarantees regarding the effects of Alive Spirulina or results an individual customer may experience. Review the product label for serving, nutrition, ingredient, allergen and storage information. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, medications, pregnancy, nursing, allergies or individual dietary needs.