Spirulina

Locally Certified Kosher

Halal

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Our red algae colorant is a replacement for Red Dye 40 and cochineal.

Red Algae Colorant

Conventional (Non-GMO)

The majority of protein comes from animal farming which negatively impacts human health and the environment. This means that we need new plant-based protein sources to meet this demand.    

However, most plant-based protein is expensive, is allergenic, lacks some essential nutrients and/or tastes terrible. Sixty percent of customers say that taste is their number one factor when switching to a plant-based alternative from meat. At Spira, we envision that spirulina algae is the solution to a cost-effective, non-allergenic, complete, better-tasting plant-based protein.

Spira is using CRISPR genetic engineering to completely prevent bad-tasting flavor molecules from forming in spirulina algae with specificity, thus improving the overall customer experience while not adding anything to the underlying genetics of spirulina.

Spirulina Protein Isolate

Identity Preserved

Bioengineered

At Spira, we're specialists at helping you incorporate algae-based ingredients in your products. A network of algae farming experts handle the growing — from Indonesia, to Peru, India, and here in the U.S., these farmers grow spirulina for us. We then use our proprietary technology to extract high value compounds from algae. Those compounds, like Electric Sky™, are the future of food.

Spira's goal is to replace harmful animal and petroleum compounds found in the food we eat, the products we use, and the clothes we wear. 

By using Spira’s ingredients, you help us absorb tons of CO2, employ farmers in the developing world, and make enhanced, unique products for your customers.

Electric Sky™ is a natural blue pigment that is first to effectively replace artificial FD&C Blue #1 and Blue #1 Lake synthetic food dyes. Derived from Spirulina algae, Electric Sky™ is one of the rare blue pigments found in nature. With its healthful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, your customers can feel confident that this blue color comes from nature.

We've worked diligently to make Electric Sky™ the best it can be and guaranteed that it will make your products POP!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TASTE:
Minimal taste or smell

STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry place 

SHELF LIFE:
1-2 years

STABILITY:
Electric Sky™ may change when used under extreme heat or in acidic formulations

RECOMMENCED SERVING:
 1 teaspoon (or about a gram) per day is recommended for the functional health benefits. 

For color applications use sparingly. Best used when premixed into water.

APPLICATIONS:
Smoothies

Ice Cream

Candies

Pasta

Anywhere else to give your food a healthy boost and a beautiful vibrant blue!

FDA CLASSIFICATION
Electric Sky, also known as C-phycocyanin or spirulina extract, has been Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA since 2013. A substance is GRAS if it is generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures to be safe under the conditions of its intended use. The intended use of Electric Sky is for coloring of food products including (but not limited to) candy, gums, beverages, baked goods and more. Testing determined the “normal” dosage to be 1140mg / day with a no negative observable effect range of  108 - 184.5 g / day. Upper bound testing also determined safety in mouse studies at an equivalent rate of 900g / day for a 60kg person. Electric Sky was found to be completely free of allergens.

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Electric Sky Blue Natural Spirulina Food Dye

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