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Spirulina is a simple, one-celled form of blue-green algae that gets its name from its spiral shape.
Spirulina is a better of its exceptional nutritional content.
Spirulina is a better source of protein than either beef or soybean.
It is also one source of protein than either beef or soybean.
The process involves inoculation of spirulina culture in tanks having mechanized agitators to oxygenate the water.
About 20-25 gm of Spirulina grows in 1.0 sq. meter surface area of water in a day.
The blue-green algae is removed from water surface and allowed to dry before purification and production of powder by spray
drying process.
It can be produced in very low cost and high cost depending upon the quality standard of infrasture facility ,production quality parameters and standarization of product followed .Internationally ,customer are willingness to pay for the product is premium price and so high end technology can equally viable as in the case low end.
It grows at a 25o C to 35o C and sunny days are required for the smooth growth.
The PH value of the water may be maintained between 8 to 11 .
This is done by using chemical agent in this regards .
It may be produced in organic form or using chemical fertilizers.
Its nutritional value is recognized by UNO,WHO and NASA.NASA recognize this algae as a space food.
A lot of value added health drinks and products can be generated by using this algae.