Earthrise Spirulina Algae

Vitamin B12 contributes

• to reduce fatigue and tiredness
• to normal psychological functions
• to cell division
• to a normal energy metabolism
• to a normal homocysteine ​​metabolism

Iron contributes

• to the normal red blood cell formation
• to the normal formation of hemoglobin
• to normal oxygen transport in the body
• to the normal function of the immune system

Iodine contributes

• to maintain normal skin
• to the normal function of the nervous system
• to normal cognitive function
• to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function

Spirulina platensis is a descendant of the cyanobacteria that made photosynthetic life on Earth possible many years ago. This blue-green microalgae, which is shaped like a spiral, thrives exclusively in highly alkaline water. It uses sunlight to split water molecules in order to generate food energy for itself and other living organisms from the surrounding gases and minerals. Each alga is a perfect unit of life, with each cell functioning like a factory — a light carrier par excellence that absorbs sunlight and transmits solar energy.

Historical forays

Throughout history, we see evidence that the Maya and Aztecs in ancient Central America cultivated spirulina and valued it as an important part of their diet. As a source of protein and vital nutrients, it was used to prepare soups, sauces and spreads. Whether known as "tecuilate" in Mexico, "dihe" cake in Central Africa or "manna" bread in the desert, historical documentation proves that civilisations have used this "green gold" in various dishes since time immemorial. When the Spaniard Cortés conquered the highly developed Aztec empire, it was not only a culture that disappeared, but also this slightly salty plant food.

 In 1943, remains of Aztec spirulina cultures were discovered by chance in Lakes Texcoco and Totalcingo in Mexico. It took some time before spirulina could be cultivated again, as the small algae have high demands regarding water quality, which only a few locations worldwide can fulfil. At the United Nations World Food Conference, the ‘bio-power plant’ was declared the ‘Best Food of the Future’, as no other plant in the world achieves this valuable nutritional-physiological balance for humans.

Earthrise® is also the only company in continental USA that produces Spirulina with GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status. In this remote and sunny part of the country, far from cities, highways and airports, the air is clean. Mineral-rich Colorado river water is pumped through canals to large settling ponds, then through filters into the growing ponds. From this environment, free of pesticides and herbicides, Earthrise Spirulina yields more nutrition per acre than any other food.

Our proprietary growing methods and constant testing ensure the highest quality. We also do all of our packaging on site, enabling us to guarantee the overall quality of our products. Every day, farm scientists conduct dozens of rigorous tests to ensure that our quality exceeds all national and international food standards.

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Nourished by hot sun, by mineral-containing sea water as well as by mineral-rich volcanic fresh water, the algae at this place develop an especially rich, substantial species. After a growth period of approx. 7 days, the algae are harvested in a special sieving process, are rinsed with spring water several times, and spray dried.

Part of them is pressed into tabs and packed immediately into air-tight and photoprotected packages without the addition of any artificial coloring or preservatives.

This procedure in itself is very short - drying is completed within 5 seconds at a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, without oxygen to preserve all vital substances and to prevent the valuable betacarotene from oxidating.

Our Spirulina Powder and Spirulina Tablets are 100% Earthrise-Spirulina.

California Grown Spirulina

The Earthrise® Farm is located in the Sonoran Desert of southeastern California. Earthrise is GMP certified, has an ISO 9001:2008 registered Quality Management System, and has recently achieved a much rigorous and comprehensive Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000:2011 which includes ISO 22000:2005, ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 and additional FSSC 22000 requirements like an HACCP program.

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