Bulk Spirulina Powder
Source86’s bulk spirulina powder is a food-grade blue-green microalgae powder (Arthrospira platensis), cultivated and processed by established producers in China and India. It is supplied as spray-dried and air-dried powder in conventional and organic grades, with 60% minimum protein on most grades and naturally occurring phycocyanin, chlorophyll, and carotenoids.
Spirulina is used across dietary supplements, protein powders, functional foods, beverages, bars, bakery, pasta and natural color applications.
Available in bulk, Source86 supplies spirulina powder to procurement teams, R&D departments and food manufacturers at scale. Certifications, including Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO, are available upon request.
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Product Data
| Botanical Identity | Arthrospira platensis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Spirulina |
| Ingredients | 100% spirulina, with no excipients or added colors |
| Available Grades | Spray-dried, air-dried; conventional and organic |
| Appearance | Fine powder; dark green to blue-green |
| Odor and Taste | Mild, characteristic, seaweed-like |
| Protein | 60% min on most grades (55% and 65% grades available) |
| Phycocyanin | 6–19%, depending on grade |
| Moisture | 7–8% max |
| Ash | 7–8% max on most grades |
| Particle Size | 80 mesh (95–100% through); 120 mesh available |
| Origin | China, India |
| Packaging | 25 kg fiber drums or cartons with foil or double PE bags; 20 kg cartons |
| Shelf Life | 24 to 36 months |
| Storage Conditions | Cool and dry, sealed, protected from strong light |
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Certifications & Compliance
Source86 supplies bulk spirulina powder with documentation commonly required for commercial ingredient sourcing and supplier qualification.
Documentation available upon request: Certificate of Analysis (COA) · Specification sheet · Allergen statement · Country-of-origin documentation · Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Certifications (availability may vary by supplier, origin and production lot): USDA Organic · EU Organic (Ecocert) · Kosher · Non-GMO · Non-irradiated
Producing facilities hold food safety certifications that vary by supplier, including FSSC 22000, HACCP and ISO.
For quality assurance teams requiring additional documentation, including heavy metals testing, extended microbiological reports or pesticide residue analysis, requests can be accommodated on a per-order basis. Contact our team to confirm documentation for your compliance requirements.
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources spirulina from established microalgae producers in China, including Inner Mongolia, and in India. Working with multiple qualified producers across two countries supports consistent supply, grade flexibility and reduced dependency on any single facility.
How It’s Produced
- Cultivation: Spirulina is grown in controlled, nutrient-rich freshwater ponds or tanks.
- Harvesting: Biomass is separated from the culture medium by filtration or centrifugation.
- Washing and Filtration: The biomass is washed to remove impurities and filtered to remove excess water.
- Concentration: The biomass is concentrated into a paste.
- Drying: The paste is spray-dried in heated air, or air-dried for air-dried grades.
- Sieving, Testing and Packing: Powder is sieved to the specified mesh, tested against specification and packed in sealed drums or cartons.
Harvest & Supply Availability
Because spirulina is grown in controlled cultivation systems, it is harvested year-round and is not tied to a seasonal crop cycle.
Applications
- Dietary Supplements: Powders, capsules, tablets and green superfood blends.
- Protein Powders and Functional Foods: Plant-protein contribution in protein powders, meal replacements, wellness bars and superfood blends.
- Beverages: Green color and protein in smoothies, juices and health drinks.
- Dairy and Non-Dairy: Color and protein in yogurt, milk alternatives, ice cream and frozen desserts.
- Snacks and Bars: Energy bars, protein bars, granola, trail mixes and snack seasonings.
- Bakery: Color and protein in breads, muffins, cookies and cakes.
- Pasta and Noodles: Natural green color and protein in pasta and noodle dough.
- Soups, Seasonings and Condiments: Instant soups, broths, bouillons, spice blends and condiments.
- Natural Color: Green and blue-green color source for icings, frostings and decorative elements.
Functionality
Adds plant protein, with 60% minimum on most grades, to supplements and functional foods.
Provides natural green to blue-green color from phycocyanin and chlorophyll.
Fine mesh powder blends evenly into dry mixes, beverages and doughs.
 Contributes a mild, earthy, seaweed-like note to savory and blended systems.
 Fine 120 mesh grades support tablet compression and capsule filling.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
- Appearance: Fine, uniform powder.
- Color: Dark green to blue-green. High-phycocyanin grades are more blue-green.
- Flavor: Mild, earthy and seaweed-like.
- Aroma: Characteristic, with no off-odors.
- Composition: 55–65% protein, with naturally occurring phycocyanin, chlorophyll and carotenoids.
- Moisture: Low, 7–8% max.
- Dietary Suitability: Plant-derived, vegan and vegetarian. Single-ingredient with no excipients or added colors.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Defined Protein and Pigment Grades: Protein and phycocyanin minimums let R&D match the grade to the nutrition or color target.
- Mesh Options: 80 and 120 mesh grades for blends, beverages, tablets and capsules.
- Organic and Conventional Supply: Both grades support certified organic and conventional product lines.
- Clean-Label Color: A natural green to blue-green color source for brands replacing synthetic colors.
- Year-Round Supply: Controlled cultivation removes seasonal supply gaps.
- Multi-Origin Supply: Producers in China and India support continuity.
- Shelf-Stable Inventory: A 24 to 36-month shelf life supports forward buying.
- Documentation Readiness: COAs, specifications and certification records are available on request.
