Spirulina

What is Spirulina extract, and what species does it come from?

Spirulina extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Arthrospira platensis, a plant in the Microcoleaceae family, native to Tropical and subtropical alkaline lakes of Africa, Asia, and Central/South America. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Spirulina are available?

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Spirulina originate?

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is native to Tropical and subtropical alkaline lakes of Africa, Asia, and Central/South America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Spirulina against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Spirulina extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Spirulina extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — cosmetic glycerin extract and Zea-Botanicals®. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Spirulina extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Spirulina material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Spirulina extract suited for?

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Spirulina extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Spirulina extract?

Every Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Spirulina extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Spirulina extract manufactured and tested?

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.