Composition of Spirulina The composition of Spirulina Spirulina contains practically all the components that would be found in the ideal whole food: a considerable proportion of proteins, vitamins, mineral salts, carbohydrates, pigments, trace elements, and essential fatty acids. Furthermore, unlike some other algae, Spirulina is easy to eat. PROTEIN Spirulina is particularly rich in plant protein, which makes up 55%-70% of its weight.
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Composition of Spirulina
The composition of Spirulina
Spirulina contains practically all the components that would be found in the ideal whole
food: a considerable proportion of proteins, vitamins, mineral salts, carbohydrates,
pigments, trace elements, and essential fatty acids. Furthermore, unlike some other algae,
Spirulina is easy to eat.
PROTEIN
Spirulina is particularly rich in plant protein, which makes up 55%-70% of its weight.
This is truly extraordinary, especially since the best sources of plant protein only offer
half of these amounts. Soya flour, for instance, only contains 35% protein.
From a qualitative point of view, Spirulina provides complete proteins because it contains
the full range of essential amino acids (47% of total protein weight).
VITAMINS
The following vitamins (per 100 g.) are naturally found in Spirulina: • ß-carotene: 212