
Why Choose Fresh Spirulina?
Naturally rich in phycocyanin. Fresh spirulina skips the drying process, helping preserve the blue pigment-protein that gives spirulina its distinctive color. Each tablespoon of Oasia Farms Fresh Spirulina contains 185mg of phycocyanin.
Fresh Spirulina VS Dried Spirulina
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Highest Quality
Oasia Fresh Spirulina
- Harvested right before shipping
- Fresh whole-food form
- Mild, creamy flavor
- Smooth, spoonable texture
- Easy to add directly to food
- Refrigerated like fresh food
- Farm to fridge
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Dried Spirulina
- Dried using high heat for shelf-stable storage
- Dehydrated and powdered
- Strong fishy flavor
- Dry, powdery texture
- Usually needs to be scooped and mixed
- Stored in the pantry
- Designed for longer storage and distribution
What's Inside
Nutrition at a Glance
Small spoonful, serious nutrition. Fresh spirulina naturally packs plant-based protein, iron, vitamin K, phycocyanin, chlorophyll, and GLA into every serving.
Fresh Spirulina
How Do I Keep It Fresh?
Keep it cool. Keep it fresh. Fresh spirulina is perishable and should arrive cold. Refrigerate it as soon as it arrives, and if it isn’t cold when it gets to you, contact customer service right away.
Safety
Take Comfort in Quality
Quality you can feel good about. Our spirulina is grown on our California farm with careful attention to water quality, testing, and every step from cultivation through harvest.
Spirulina is Food. Have Fun with with it.
How Much Fresh Spirulina Should I Order?
| If You Use | Order | Approximately |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp per day | 2 oz | 12 days |
| 2 tsp per day | 4 oz | 12 days |
| 1 Tbsp per day | 8 oz | About 2 weeks |
| 2 Tbsp per day | 2 × 8 oz | About 2 weeks |
| 4 Tbsp per day | 4 × 8 oz | About 2 weeks |
FAQ
Fresh Raw Spirulina FAQs
What is spirulina?
Spirulina is a nutrient-dense blue-green algae, technically a type of cyanobacteria, that has been eaten as food for centuries. It naturally grows in warm, mineral-rich water and has historically been harvested in places like Central Africa and Mexico. Spirulina naturally contains plant-based protein, iron, vitamin K, chlorophyll, phycocyanin, and other nutrients.
Most people today know spirulina as a dried green powder, but it can also be enjoyed fresh, closer to the way it’s harvested.
What does fresh spirulina taste like?
Fresh spirulina has a mild, neutral flavor and smooth, creamy texture. It doesn’t have the strong, earthy taste many people associate with dried spirulina powder, which makes it easy to use in both sweet and savory foods.
How do I eat fresh spirulina?
Fresh spirulina can be spooned directly into smoothies, yogurt, overnight oats, bowls, guacamole, dips, dressings, sauces, and more. Its mild flavor means you can add it to foods you already enjoy without building an entire recipe around it.
Avoid heating fresh spirulina to high temperatures. If adding it to a hot dish, let the food cool before mixing it in.
How much fresh spirulina should I use?
How much you use depends on how spirulina fits into your routine. One tablespoon of Oasia Fresh Spirulina provides 2g of plant-based protein, 2.3mg of iron, 22mcg of vitamin K, 185mg of phycocyanin, 28mg of chlorophyll, and 31mg of GLA.
If you are new to fresh spirulina, starting with a smaller amount and working it naturally into your meals or drinks can make it easy to find the amount that works for you.
How will my fresh spirulina arrive and how should I store it?
Fresh spirulina is perishable and ships refrigerated. It should arrive cold and should be placed in the refrigerator as soon as it arrives. If your spirulina does not arrive cold, please contact customer service.
Fresh spirulina is best used within about two weeks. If you won’t finish it in time, freeze it in individual serving-size portions for up to about six months. Once a portion is thawed, use it that day and avoid thawing and refreezing it.