Spirulina is cultivated in alkaline freshwater ponds or photobioreactors, then harvested, washed, and spray-dried to produce a fine dark green-blue powder.
It contains 55-70% complete protein, essential amino acids, B-vitamins (including B12 analog), iron, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), chlorophyll, and phycocyanin. One of the most nutrient-dense superfoods known.