APOGEE SPIRULINA
APOGEE SPIRULINA SPRINKLES
Artisan Spirulina From New Mexico
The Farm is located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The magnificent sunshine which averages 300 days a year offsets the energy use with solar power. The utilization of the French method in this excellent climate results in an unparalleled spirulina.
ARTISAN SPIRULINA PRODUCTION
The French artisan method of spirulina cultivation differs in several key ways from large scale commercial farms.
The spirulina is grown in a greenhouse which reduces water evaporation. This is critical in a high desert climate. The greenhouse also allows the spirulina to remain at a constant high temperature during cold desert nights.
This provides for an optimum growth rate during the summer months. The small greenhouse environment is free of dust and other contaminants, so the use of pesticides or herbicides is not necessary.
SPIRULINA HARVESTING AND PROCESSING
Harvesting is done almost daily and slow dried in a solar oven to maintain the highest nutritional levels, so a higher quality finished product is achieved.
During the peak of the season, harvesting is done five days a week and the ponds are rested and rejuvenated over the weekend. The growing season is between April and October. Peak harvesting occurs in the hot summer months.
After harvest, the spirulina is gently dried in their solar oven.
Once it’s harvested, Apogee spirulina is then pressed into “spaghettis”—coiled strings of spirulina that gives the algae a larger surface area.
This larger surface area means that the spirulina has a minimal nutritional loss, making for a higher quality product.
This method of producing spirulina produces a more nutrient-dense material, with higher levels of carotenoids and the beneficial fatty acid GLA.
HOW TO USE APOGEE SPIRULINA SPRINKLES
Add it to your smoothie, sprinkle on a salad or eat directly from the bag. The only limit to Apogee Spirulina is your imagination.
Suggested use: 1 teaspoon per day or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
It is best to start slowly and gradually increase to the full dosage.
Refrigerate after opening.
It can be mixed into any food or beverage of your choice.
Best taken earlier in the day because it can give you energy.
The dried spirulina will never overpower your smoothie, compared to powder ones from large spirulina farms. Apogee Spirulina is cultivated with passion and is never harvested before its time.
CLEAN AND PURE SPIRULINA
Most spirulina is grown in outdoor ponds and is often contaminated with pollutants from the local environment and the rain.
Apogee Spirulina is grown in a covered greenhouse, fed by mountain spring water.
It is free of microcystin and ultra-low in heavy metals.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SPIRULINA?
Where and how your spirulina was grown and processed matters a great deal.
From contaminants and poor processing techniques to ethical issues, there are a lot of things to consider when choosing a spirulina product.
Check out this page to learn more.
