Organic Spirulina Debuts Milder Taste

LAS VEGASValensa International's Parry Organic Spirulina ingredients received a no objection letter from FDA for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status up to 3 g per serving. Valensa said this is the first organic spirulina to obtain GRAS status.

The company also announced it completed a two-year program to create a milder taste for the superfood ingredient. Valensa hopes the new taste profile will broaden consumer appeal as it is incorporated into a range of functional foods and beverages.

Every day, we are seeing interest in organic spirulina grow into the mainstream of consumers," said Rudi Moerck, president, Valensa. We want to work with food product developers and marketers to deliver the highest value, most consumer-appealing spirulina ingredient on the market."

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