GSE Organic Spirulina and Organic Chlorella
Many people have an ambivalent relationship towards algae. On the one hand, algae are considered delicacies and are an important ingredient in sushi and salads. However, most of us still do not want to swim in algae-rich waters. Nevertheless, we cannot avoid them in the sea. Thousands of microscopic algae cavort in a single drop of seawater. Most of the presumably over 400,000 species of algae are so small that they can only be seen under a microscope.
Algae are among the oldest plant organisms and play an important role in our planet's ecosystem. Algae form the beginning of the maritime food chain. Without them, there would be no living beings in the sea. But algae are also vital for rural residents. Algae generate about half of all oxygen molecules in our atmosphere. Algae bind the greenhouse gas CO2 and thus counteract global warming. The people of earlier centuries had no idea of the enormous importance of tiny microalgae. They only knew about large algae or macro algae, but discovered early on that some of them popularly known as "seaweed" were very tasty. For over 4,000 years, dishes made from algae have been an integral part of the national cuisine of China, Korea and Japan. And because sushi became popular in America and Europe in the 20th century, paper-like sheets made from dried seaweed (nori) can now be found in every western supermarket as well.
When it comes to edible seaweed, many people think of sushi and Asian cuisine. But algae were also eaten in the high cultures of Central American. Not on the coast, however, but 2,270 meters above sea level in the Mexican plateau. This is where the Texcoco Lake once lay. The Aztecs built their capital Tenochtitlán on one of its islands in the 14th century. In the salty water of Lake Texcoco there were not only many fish, but also a strange green foam. It was a variant of the microalgae Spirulina. The Aztecs called it "Tecuitatl" and valued it as a high quality source of food. The Spaniards on the other hand were suspicious of the "Tecuitatl". After the conquest of the Aztec Empire, it was banned, just like amaranth and quinoa. Today, we know that the Aztecs were way ahead of their time. Microalgae such as spirulina are now considered superfoods and are natural dietary supplements. They are either mixed as a powder into drinks and smoothies, or taken in the form of tablets. With Spirulina and Chlorella, GSE has two organic power algae in its assortment.
The GSE organic spirulina powder contains iron and vitamin B12 and can easily be stirred into smoothies, shakes or juices. The Spirulina tablets are available in the practical dispenser box with 80 pieces as well as in the sizes 240, 550 and 2,000 pieces. Chlorella is a freshwater alga originally from Asia, which owes its name to its natural chlorophyll content. Compared to spirulina, it has a darker color and a more intense taste. By stirring the GSE Bio Chlorella powder into water, juice, shake or smoothie, you can easily integrate the valuable algae into your diet. The Bio Chlorella tablets are available in packs of 80, 240 and 550 pieces as well as in bulk units with approx. 2,000 tablets. Discover the beneficial power of microalgae with GSE Organic Spirulina and Organic Chlorella.
