spirulina

noun

spi·ru·lina ˌspī-rə-ˈlī-nə

ˌspir-ə-ˈlē-

: a microscopic filamentous aquatic cyanobacterium (genus Spirulina, especially S. platensis synonym Arthrospira platensis) that is sometimes cultivated for use as food especially as a dietary supplement

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The drink, called Electric Juice, consists of chocho, which is the most protein-rich plant source, and blue spirulina, the superfood that matches the Equinox EV’s blue color. —

Rachel Dalloo, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024 The short ingredient list contains some highly nutritious and antioxidant-rich plants like wheatgrass, moringa, chlorella, and spirulina, with no extra ingredients that could irritate a sensitive gut. —

Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 Unfortunately, astaxanthin is heat sensitive and the ORAC value is destroyed when spirulina is made into a powder. —

Brian Heteich, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024 People with certain health conditions should avoid ingredients like chlorella and spirulina, as well as herbs like ashwagandha. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spirulina