Identity first
Confirm species, plant part and ingredient format. Avoid comparing a concentrated extract with a simple botanical powder or juice powder unless the concentration basis is equivalent.
B2B botanical ingredient sourcing
Spirulina Extract Supplier for Supplement Manufacturing
Spirulina Extract appears in NutriCo’s Herbal Extract Master List as Spirulina platensis. This page gives ingredient buyers and formulation teams a technical starting point before requesting the current commercial specification.
Technical identity
Spirulina Extract — catalogue identity
For B2B sourcing, a common ingredient name is only the first step. Botanical identity, botanical declaration, nomenclature, analytical basis and physical specification should match the finished-product requirement.
The identity fields shown here come directly from NutriCo’s current master catalogue. A dash means that identifier is not stated in the catalogue; no missing value has been invented.
ProductSpirulina Extract
Botanical / Latin nameSpirulina platensis
Used Partwhole algae / thallus
INCISpirulina Platensis Extract
CAS724424-92-4
EINECS—
Specification strategy
What buyers should verify before comparing Spirulina Extract.
Leaf-derived extracts can differ in marker profile, chlorophyll and colour contribution, pesticide exposure, sensory character and carrier level. Formulation teams should review both chemical specification and physical behaviour before scale-up.
For Spirulina Extract, commercially relevant specifications may be differentiated by phycocyanin / protein profile where specified, biomass identity, colour and contaminant control. These are sourcing questions, not claims that every NutriCo grade uses the same marker or concentration. The current specification controls.
Botanical Identity & StandardisationSpirulina platensis whole algae / thallus extract. Standardisation options available for relevant botanical markers according to the commercial specification.
Extraction & Carrier SystemPressurised aqueous extraction with spray-dried powder format. Extract ratio and carrier system are defined according to the selected commercial grade.
Physical CharacteristicsFine deep dark green to blue-green powder with characteristic botanical odour and taste. Moisture, bulk density and flow parameters are controlled according to specification.
Contaminant & Microbiological ControlControlled for microbiological criteria, pesticide residues and heavy metals. Batch-specific analytical values are reported on the Certificate of Analysis.
Formulation & production
Evaluate chemistry and powder behaviour together.
A technically suitable extract still needs to behave predictably in the intended dosage form. Formulators may need to review particle size, bulk density, flow, moisture, hygroscopicity, colour, odour or taste, carrier content and compatibility with the rest of the blend. The importance of each attribute depends on the actual grade and process.
For capsules and tablets, feeding and segregation behaviour can be especially important. For drink powders and other dispersible formats, sensory contribution and dispersibility may dominate. If a native botanical powder is difficult to process, NutriCo can discuss whether the Active Granulation platform is relevant.
Related sourcing
Related extracts in the NutriCo catalogue
The master catalogue contains 208 entries searchable by product, botanical name, INCI, CAS and EINECS.
Search the Herbal Extract Master ListSupplier comparison
A practical B2B comparison checklist.
Read the assay method
When a marker is specified, compare the analytical method as well as the percentage. Different methods can produce values that are not directly interchangeable.
Check production fit
Ask for the current specification and available documentation, then assess physical properties against the target capsule, tablet or powder process before commercial scale-up.
Technical & commercial inquiry
Need the current Spirulina Extract specification?
Tell us your target dosage form, market and documentation requirement. NutriCo can respond against the current available specification instead of assuming properties from a generic ingredient name.