To the
great joy of our team, since the launch of our spirulina products, people have
been genuinely impressed by its great taste. In addition to easily mixing in
water, its taste is subtle, pleasant, without any bad odor, and leaves room for
the carefully chosen organic flavors.
We have
worked so hard on this aspect. After literally tasting and smelling all the
spirulinas available in stores and online, our finding was clear: the
spirulinas being sold did not smell good and were not tasty! Some spirulina
products had a strong fish odor and an unpleasant swampy taste. All reasons not
to repurchase.
A challenge
was thus before us, and it was crucial that our customers didn't grimace while
taking our spirulina. Spirulina is so good nutritionally that it would be
disastrous if it didn't taste good and people stopped taking it for this
reason.
After
several researches, we understood that several factors influenced its taste,
and it is also for these reasons that we can guarantee that our organic
spirulina tastes better. Here are 9 factors that make THE difference for our
Land Art spirulina:
Chosen
Cultivation Method:
Open-air
cultivation and greenhouse cultivation are the two main types of spirulina
cultivation methods. We chose greenhouse-cultivated spirulina to allow better
control of all elements influencing its culture and to protect it from external
contaminants. Better control helps to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria or
algae, ensuring better quality and stability from batch to batch.
Water
Quality:
Water is a
vital element for spirulina. We chose a producer who draws groundwater that is
naturally alkaline. Not only is the water pure, but its quality is constantly
checked and renewed. The water used during its processing is also pure,
ensuring the best possible taste.
Nutrients
Used to Grow Spirulina:
For growth
and multiplication, spirulina needs light, carbon dioxide, minerals, adequate
temperature, and pH, as well as other nutrients necessary for its growth,
multiplication, and survival. Some producers use all sorts of organic waste and
even putrefying materials. Our producer uses only odorless organic plant
materials that are not contaminated and are good for human consumption. It is
actually a liquid extract of certified organic plant compost that is used. It
has been digested by natural enzymes to increase the bioavailability of its
nutrients. This extract is also analyzed in laboratory to guarantee its
nutritional qualities and the absence of heavy metals and other contaminants.
Everything is done with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality.
Time
Required for Processing after Harvest:
Once
spirulina is mature and sufficiently present in culture media, it must be
harvested and undergo several stages to be turned into powder. The time
required for this transformation must be as short as possible because spirulina
is still alive and can develop bad odors and a bad taste when exposed to air
and water for too long. Our producer pays great attention to this processing
step. Our Land Art spirulina is therefore transformed and powdered immediately
after harvest to guarantee the best organoleptic profile and nutritional
values.
Drying
Method Used:
The drying
step is very important because it can negatively impact the nutritional
qualities of spirulina, its odor, and its taste. In our case, spirulina is
dried in a few seconds to limit oxidation, maximize its nutritional values, and
obtain an excellent taste and optimal odor.
Freshness:
Our
producer manufactures certified organic spirulina every day to guarantee
impeccable freshness. Our supplier does not store its spirulina for weeks or
months. The organic spirulina we use is the freshest available.
Quality of
Packaging during Transport:
To
guarantee the best taste possible, our supplier packs our organic spirulina in
opaque, vacuum-sealed containers. This way, our spirulina is not in contact
with light or oxygen from the air. Thus, our organic spirulina remains intact
during transport and does not develop bad odors or a bad taste.
Land Art
Selects Only the Best Batches:
As an
additional measure, Land Art requires selecting the best production batches.
Before ordering, our supplier sends us samples of each available batch so that
we can perform all the analyses in our laboratories and our external laboratory
concerning its taste, odor, purity, and nutritional qualities. Once our batch
is chosen, we authorize its shipment to our factory.
Addition of
Our Land Art Chlorophyll to Our Spirulina:
Although
spirulina is green and contains chlorophyll, the chlorophyll naturally
contained in this microalgae is not bioavailable or effective for odor control.
That's why we chose to add our Land Art chlorophyll to our spirulina and make
it a superior product to anything available on the market.
Beyond its
great taste, our quality assurance and quality control team works tirelessly
and with the utmost rigor to guarantee the highest purity. All our batches of
finished products are rigorously tested to ensure the absence of contaminants
such as heavy metals, residual solvents, bacteria, yeasts, molds, toxins, etc.
All our selected batches must also comply with organic agriculture and all the
documentation we require, such as non-GMO and gluten-free statements as well as
the absence of recognized major allergens.
With our
Land Art spirulina, you can be assured of the highest quality possible.