Spirulina Powder

Spirulina has been used by the Kanem Empire in Chad as well as the Aztecs as a food source for centuries. It is commonly known as Blue-green algae or blue-green bacteria, and contains high levels of protein. Spirulina may help to maintain healthy skin and treat certain skin disorders. Starwest offers varieties of spirulina powder including Chinese, Hawaiian and US

Seaweed

Seaweed is a marine algae, and several forms are edible. Kelp is another name for brown algae and can grow very large to form underwater forests. Dulse Leaf is a type of red algae seaweed that is eaten as a snack food. In Japan, seaweed is known as Nori, and the plant is often produced as Nori flakes. All of the seaweeds are used as food products, with Nori being used as a wrap for sushi.

Irish Moss

Irish Moss is a sea moss which is a type of red algae containing a high percentage of carrageenan, which is a thickener used in food preparation as well as in beer brewing.

Starwest Botanicals offers a full range of these ocean vegetables for your use.

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