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How is Blue Spirulina Made? The Phycocyanin Extraction Process

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While green spirulina is the whole dried algae, blue spirulina is a purified extract of its vibrant blue pigment, known as phycocyanin. This valuable compound undergoes a meticulous multi-step manufacturing process to isolate it from the parent algae for various culinary and wellness applications.