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Spirulina

Level 1Generally 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