Why do the color, smell, and taste of Spirulina sometimes vary?
A. Like any plant, Spirulina’s color, smell, and taste can vary depending on climatic conditions and the time of year it is harvested. These factors do not affect its nutritional value. The very dark blue-green Spirulina tastes different because it has more chlorophyll and phycocyanin pigments. The lighter green or dark brown Spirulina is just as nutritious. It has more Beta-Carotene and red porphyrin pigments.
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