Parry Organic Spirulina

The Worlds Finest Organic Spirulina!

Nutrient Rich

Parry’s Spirulina - the highest Phyto-pigment concentration

v Consistently high levels of phycocyanin range between 15-19%.

v Carotenoid profile 4000 to 5000 mcg/gram with Beta carotene 1600 to 2000 mcg/gram.

v Zeaxanthin content 1250 to 2000 mcg/gram. Xanthophylls 2500 to 4700 mcg/gram

without seasonal variation.

v Best in carotenoids profile, due to its balance between carotenes and xanthophylls.
(HPLC of the carotenoid profile is offered on request ).

v High levels of chlorophyll “A” 13 to 15g / Kg with low pheophorbides giving a dark green
color.

Parry’s Spirulina - Rich in Mineral, Vitamin & Amino-acid content

v Parry’s Spirulina is regularly analysed at internationally acclaimed labs like SGS for
complete mineral, vitamin and amino acid content. The report from these labs have
certified that Parry's Spirulina is rich in natural vitamins, minerals and amino-acid.

Eg:Iron - 400 mg/Kg, Calcium - 1100 mg/Kg, Magnesium - 3000 mg/Kg amino essential
minerals.

v The product has low sodium content.

Location Advantage

Parry’s Spirulina - Cultivated in pollution free environment

v Located in Oonaiyur, South India away from industrial, agricultural and human
settlements.

v Parry's Spirulina is grown across one hundred hectares of land, free from ground water
contamination, pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilizers.

v Conducive environment for Spirulina cultivation and growth high temperature of 390C.

v Low rainfall, low humidity and low wind conditions.

Process Significance

Parry’s Spirulina - Highest Process Significance

v Spirulina platensis is cultured and grown in ecologically maintained, controlled raceway

ponds.

v Pesticide and chemicals free. Tested in SGS for absence of pesticide.

v Low Standard Plate Count of less than 10,000CFU/g, without chemical treatment or
irradiation.

v Batch to batch testing for microbiological standards including Yeast, Mould, E. Coli,
Salmonella and Staphylococcus.
v Guaranteed complete absence of Coliforms.

v Stringent quality control procedures like batch wise analysis, periodical monitoring of
ground water quality and pond ecology.

v Heavy metals well under detectable limits as given below :

Lead - < 0.2 PPM Mercury - < 0.05 PPM

Arsenic - < 0.5 PPM Cadmium - < 0.2 PPM

v Microcystin and other algal toxins not detected.

v Tested BMAA free (Neuro toxins found in wild algae ) at the Wright State University

v Tested for absence of Clostridium perfingens bacteria in a third party lab.

v Low moisture 2.5% to 4% for longer shelf life and controlling the standard plate count.

v Low ash content 6% to 9%. Extra care is taken to process the Spirulina slurry through
repeated washings before spray drying guaranteeing low ash content and higher mineral
profile.

v Tested for absence of entire range of harmful pesticides in third party lab( SGS).

Organic Quality Certification

Parry’s Spirulina - 100 % Organic Certified

v ISO 9001 2000 certified by BVQI, Amsterdam

v HACCP certification by BVQI , Amsterdam for food safety standards

v ISO 14001 certification by BVQI, London for Environmental management standards

v Production facilities adhere to 5 'S' and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

v Meets USFDA and European health food standards, Russian BAF standards and Japan
(JHFA).

v Certified 100% Organic Spirulina by IMO, Switzerland as per USDA - NOP Final norms.
Hence, assured suuply even post October 2005 as per the new regulations.

v Certified 100% Organic Spirulina tablets as per USDA NOP by IMO, Switzerland

v Certified Kosher by Kosher Overseers and Certified Halal by Government Body in India.

v Certified by the prestigious USP (US Pharmacopeia) Ingredient Verification Program.

The first Spirulina to be USP Certified.

v Certified Organic Spirulina as per NATURLAND, Germany (accredited to IFOAM)

standards.

v Certified Organic Spirulina as per OCIA IFOAM standards by OCIA (Organic Crop
Improvement Association , USA)

v Certified Organic Spirulina as per ECOCERT France/EU organic standards

v GRAS Parry's Organic Spirulina has been self affirmed GRAS at an ADI level (Accepted
Daily Intake) of 20 g per day.

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
HACCP