Is Blue Spirulina Actually Blue? Understanding the Colorful Algae Extract
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Blue spirulina isn't a separate type of algae, but rather an extract of the powerful blue-green algae, *Arthrospira platensis*. So, is blue spirulina actually blue? The vibrant blue color comes from phycocyanin, a potent antioxidant pigment that is isolated from the algae during processing.
