100% Pure All Natural Hawaiian Spirulina (Fine Powder)

Specifications and General Composition

General Description	Spirulina Pacifica™ is a dried and non-viable product of the common blue-green algae, Arthrospira platensis (formerly referred to as Spirulina platensis). This species is classified as follows: Order: Oscillatoriales Family: Cyanobacteria Genus: Arthrospira Species: platensis
Regulatory Status	Spirulina Pacifica™ is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US FDA for all food, beverage, and supplement applications. It has been FDA-reviewed and allowed as dietary supplement (August 1999). This product is cultivated in a BioSecure Zone and is free of genetically modified organisms and ingredients (non-GMO). Cyanotech Corporation is ISO and NPA-GMP Certified. Spirulina Pacifica™ powder is a non-irradiated Kosher certified natural blue-green algae product containing no additives or pesticides.
Physical Properties	Spirulina Pacifica™ is a free-flowing green to bluish-green powder. It has a mild seaweed odor and is not soluble; it forms a suspension. The Particle size is <125 microns and Bulk Density is >0.48 (g/ml).
Typical Composition	Protein: >52% Moisture: <7.0% Minerals: <14% Total carotenoids: >5000 mg/kg Beta-carotene: >2250 mg/kg Zeaxanthin: 3000 mg/kg C-phycocyanin: 8.0% Phycocyanin (crude): >17.3% Vitamin B12: 3000 mcg/kg Vitamin K: 20mg/kg
Quality Control	Total aerobic bacteria: <105 cfu/gram Total coliforms: <10 cfu/gram E. coli: negative Pesticides: negative Arsenic: <0.5 ppm Cadmium: <0.2 ppm each Lead: <0.2ppm Mercury: <0.025 ppm Salmonella: negative Staphylococcus aureus: negative
Storage and Shelf Life	Store at room temperature. Stability is maintained for 3 years after date of manufacture in unopened original packaging.
Manufacturer	Cyanotech Corporation, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

If a limit is not specified typical composition values generally range +/-10% from the stated value per industry standards.
Revision Date: 02/09/2009

 
All Natural Hawaiian Spirulina Tablets (500 mg)

Specifications and General Composition

General Description	Spirulina Pacifica™ All Natural Hawaiian Spirulina tablets are made from the dried biomass of the blue green algae, Arthrospira platensis (formerly referred to as Spirulina platensis). This species is classified as follows: Order: Oscillatoriales Family: Cyanobacteria Genus: Arthrospira Species: platensis
Particle size	Tablets are cold-pressed and manufactured in accordance with NPA-Good Manufacturing Practices, and in accordance with local and State of Hawaii regulations. Silica (1%), chicory inulin (0.4%), and magnesium stearate (0.1%) are used as tableting aids. Cyanotech holds a current Food Establishment Permit issued by the State of Hawaii and operates under an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.
Regulatory Status	Spirulina Pacifica™ is certified to be free of pesticides. The material is certified Kosher according to the guidelines of Organized Kashrus Laboratories. Spirulina Pacifica™ is a natural non-GMO blue-green algae product.
Typical Composition	Property Limits Protein >52% Moisture <9% Minerals <17% Beta-carotene 2000 mg/kg Total Carotenoids 4670 mg/kg Phycocyanin (crude) 15.8% C-Phycocyanin 7.3%
Quality Control	Property Limits Total aerobic bacteria <105 cfu/gram Total coliforms <10 cfu/gram E. coli negative Salmonella negative Staphylococcus aureus negative Arsenic <0.5 ppm Cadmium <0.1 ppm Lead <0.2 ppm Mercury <0.035 ppm Pesticides negative
Storage and Shelf Life	Store at room temperature. Stability is maintained for 3 years after date of manufacture.
Manufacturer	Cyanotech Corporation, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

If a limit is not specified typical composition values generally range +/-10% from the stated value per industry standards. Cyanotech Technical Bulletin Sp-021
Revision Date: 03/05/2009