200 tablets x 500 mg. Certified organic by the Soil Association.
Rainforest Foods Spirulina tablets are organic and 100% pure. They contain no fillers, binders or any additional ingredients.
A microscopic plant that grows in fresh water, spirulina contains more essential nutrients than almost any food available. It is an excellent source of protein, which is easily absorbed by the body and contains high concentrations of all eight essential amino acids.
It also contains significantly more Vitamin A than carrots, up to 50 times more iron than spinach and over 25 times the calcium of milk. It is a powerful source of antioxidants, including zeaxanthin, lutein and astaxanthin and has been proven to help the body fight a range of diseases.
Ever wondered how they make Spirulina? Our organic spirulina is made on an island in the South China Sea in an environmentally pristine area far from industrial activity.
There are typically five stages involved: The first stage involves creating the source seed which is used for cultivation. A small batch of source seed is carefully selected to ensure that the strain has the highest nutritional contents possible. This small batch is then grown in laboratory conditions until a sufficient quantity is available to be transplanted to external cultivation ponds.
The second stage is cultivation. The spirulina batch made in the laboratory is moved to external cultivation ponds which contain natural underground water which is extensively filtered prior to use. The spirulina then grows in these ponds through photosynthesis.
The third stage is harvesting. The optical density of the spirulina is measured regularly and once it reaches the appropriate level, the spirulina is harvested. The initial harvest occurs approximately 1-2 months from the batch being introduced to the pond and then it is done on a 7-10 day cycle until it has been fully harvested.
The fourth stage is drying. This is accomplished through a spray drying system which maximises nutrient retention. In this method, droplets of the spirulina and water mixture are sprayed into a chamber and then flash evaporated to remove the water. By keeping the temperature low during this process, there is virtually no nutrient degradation.
The final stage is the manufacturing of the finished product, either the spirulina powder or spirulina tablets. This is carried out in a GMP laboratory under strict hygiene conditions. Our spirulina capsules are manufactured in the UK using the organic spirulina powder that we also sell.
INGREDIENTS:
Certified organic spirulina powder with no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Rainforest Foods Spirulina Powder has been certified organic by the Soil Association (GB organic certification 5). This spirulina was organically grown in South East Asia for Rainforest Foods.
A serving of 6 tablets provides:
Vitamin A - 1380 mcg (173%*)
Vitamin E - 0.95 mg (7.9%*)
Vitamin B3 - 0.66 mg (4%*)
Vitamin B12 - 1.8 mug (72%*)
Phosphorus - 29 mg (4%*)
Iron - 3.7 mg (26%*)
Manganese - 0.16 mg(7.8%*)
Chromium - 8.4 mcg (21%*)
Iodine - 54 mcg (36%*)
Chlorophyll - 35 mg
Phycocyanin - 384 mg
* % of RDA
A complete nutritional breakdown can be found here
Suggested Use:
Recommended daily intake is 6 x 500 mg tablets (3 g), taken all ot once or 2-3 times during the day. The tablets should ideally be taken 30 minutes before meals and with water.
200 tablets x 500 mg
