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Why consume the Spirulina algae?

In this section we will explain why the Spirulina algae (Spirulina platensis) is a freshwater algae with multiple possibilities in our kitchen and how to introduce it into our diet, easy and simple

From Algas de Galicia we will give you all the information and keys you need to start preparing and consuming this product, because we are pioneers in seaweed

As well as the best value for money on the market in seaweed

For its taste and smell

• Light seaweed flavor: mild to the taste, ideal for adding to recipes or smoothies with flavor, as it hardly intervenes in the smell and taste.

Its characteristic texture and shape

• Organic Spirulina powder, greenish blue, is a microscopic algae that has a spiral shape (hence its name), for its richness in two pigments: phycocyanin and chlorophyll has this characteristic color

Health properties

• Spirulina is a microalgae with macrobiotic qualities that are very beneficial to humans. Increasing its consumption more and more among the population, due to its low caloric intake and high fiber content, being a very beneficial product to lose fat and providing nutrients to our diet
• High PROTEIN content: This is its main and best known feature. 70% of its composition is protein together with essential amino acids, which make it ideal for muscle mass increase and energy intake. It is thelargest source of vegetable protein known
• Vitamins: Spirulina contains a high amount of vitamin E and other elements that stand out for their antioxidant properties, all the vitamins of the B group, vitamin B1, B2 and Niacin. Although, the vitamin B12 it contains is not bioavailable to humans
• Minerals: spirulina has a relevant amount of potassium, calcium, manganese, high iron content (which makes it the perfect complement to the diet of vegetarians) phosphorus, magnesium and copper
• Contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, beneficial for the organism
• Easy digestion: spirulina does not contain cellulose, which makes it easier to digest, improving intestinal transit.
• No fats or sugars.