Spirulina
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Spirulina is a colorant — Dried biomass of Athrospira platensis used in foods
What it does
Dried biomass of Athrospira platensis used in foods
Where you'll see it
bars, drink mixes, popcorn, salads, pasta
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the dried biomass of Athrospira platensis, used in foods such as bars, powdered nutritional drink mixes