{"id":232,"date":"2023-12-19T14:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T05:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbw100938ode.smartrelease.jp\/?page_id=232"},"modified":"2024-07-23T16:04:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T07:04:35","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dic-healthcare.jp\/en\/inquiry\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"pagetitle\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n      <div class=\"bread\">\n        <span>\n          <span><a href=\"\/en\/\">HOME<\/a><\/span> &gt;\n          <span><a href=\"\/en\/inquiry\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span> &gt;\n          <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\">Frequently asked questions &#038; inquiries<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <h1>Frequently asked questions &#038; inquiries<\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n  <section id=\"faq\">\n    <div class=\"inner2\">\n      <!--<h2 class=\"h2 mb0\">Before sending an inquiry<br>Frequently asked questions & inquiries<\/h2>-->\n      <p>Please check the list of frequently asked questions before sending an inquiry.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"icons\">\n        <li><i class=\"icon _supple\"><\/i>Supplement products<\/li>\n        <li><i class=\"icon _powder\"><\/i>Powder products<\/li>\n        <li><i class=\"icon _extract\"><\/i>Extract products<\/li>\n        <li><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i>All product types<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"common_tab2\">\n        <li data-target=\"#faq_common\" class=\"active\">Individual <br class=\"sp_only\">customers<\/li>\n        <li data-target=\"#faq_corpo\">Corporate <br class=\"sp_only\">customers<\/li>\n        <li data-target=\"#faq_compare\">Comparison <br class=\"sp_only\">with Spirulina<\/li>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tabcontents\">\n        <div class=\"tabcontent active\" id=\"faq_common\">\n          <h3 class=\"h3 mb0\">Individual customers<\/h3>\n          \n          \n          \n<dl>\n<div>\n<dt>When should I take it during the day?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>You can take it anytime you would like to, but we recommend having it as a side dish when eating a meal and taking it with a glass of green tea or water (cold or warm).<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How long should I continue taking it?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>For first-time users, we recommend trying it out by taking it every day for three months.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Are there any medicines it shouldn\u2019t be used with?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _supple\"><\/i><i class=\"icon _powder\"><\/i><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>Spirulina contains vitamin K, which may weaken the effects of anticoagulants such as warfarin. People who have received nutritional advice from a healthcare professional to avoid food high in vitamin K (such as natto, green juice and chlorella) should not consume Spirulina products.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Does it ever cause a bad reaction?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>As is the case with other foods, in very rare cases eating Spirulina as a food may cause the body to react badly. In rare cases, the protein or other components of Spirulina may cause symptoms such as skin itching, rashes, stomach discomfort or diarrhea. If you feel odd after taking Spirulina, stop taking it and let us know by sending in an inquiry.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How much nutrition does Spirulina provide compared to vegetables?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _supple\"><\/i><i class=\"icon _powder\"><\/i><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n<p>Four grams of Spirulina contains as much beta-carotene as a day&rsquo;s worth or 120g of green and yellow vegetables. See the table below for more details.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Comparison between Spirulina and vegetables<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"sp_scrolltable mt_s mb0\">\n<table class=\"common_table\">\n\t<thead>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">characteristics<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Spirulina 4g <sup>\u203b1<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Green and Yellow Vegetable 120g  <sup>\u203b2<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Light-colored Vegetable 230g  <sup>\u203b2<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Protein<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.5g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.3g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.1g<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Dietary fiber<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.2g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.1g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.5g<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Calcium<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>12mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>72mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>62mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Iron<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.6mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1.3mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.7mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>&beta;-Carotene<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>7,000\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3,444\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>225\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>VitaminB<sub>1<\/sub><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.12mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.11mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.09mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>VitaminB<sub>2<\/sub><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.16mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.14mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.07mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"small\">*1: Calculated based on dried Spirulina powder<br>\n*2 Average value of eight representative vegetables (from the 2020 edition (8th revised edition) of the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, revised in 2023)<br>\nThe recommended daily vegetable intake is 350g, of which 120g of green and yellow vegetables and 230g of light-coloured vegetables are recommended.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Is it okay for children and pregnant women (or women planning to fall pregnant) to take Spirulina?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _supple\"><\/i><i class=\"icon _powder\"><\/i><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>Children who are able to swallow Spirulina tablets without difficulty may take Spirulina products. There are no particular rules about what amount should be taken because this is a food product, but generally we recommend that children take the same number of tablets as their age in years (i.e. around six tablets a day for a six-year-old child). Our products are also taken regularly by women who are planning to have a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Are there any differences between DIC Spirulina and other brands?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>If you think about rice, the place of origin and variety of rice makes a difference to the taste, content and other aspects of the rice. Products that use DIC Spirulina contain high concentrations of health-related components that can otherwise easily be broken down or lost during production, such as beta-carotene, phycocyanin and zeaxanthin. Also, there are concerns about the heavy-metal content (cadmium, lead and mercury) of cheaply priced similar products available.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How much Spirulina powder should I use per day?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _powder\"><\/i><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>There are no special rules because this is a food product, so you can start from a small amount sprinkled over your meals and then adjust the quantity to your liking. Four grams of Spirulina powder provides the same amount of beta-carotene as a day&rsquo;s worth or 120g of green and yellow vegetables. Take a look at the suggested recipes with Spirulina that we have put on Cookpad.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>What type of person are Spirulina extract drinks recommended for?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _extract\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>These are health drinks with a high content of the polysaccharides contained in Spirulina. We particularly recommend these drinks for people who are getting nutrition in their diet but want to be even healthier and stay active and energetic for longer.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Can I take it even if it has passed its best before date?<div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>Please take within the best before date.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>What condition can Spirulina be used for?<br \/>\nIt doesn&rsquo;t say on the package, so I would like to know specifically. <div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>There is a law in Japan known as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) that prohibits writing the effects of food on product packaging, leaflets or elsewhere as is done for medicine. This is why we have consistently complied with the laws and regulations for over 40 years since first launching our products by not printing such claims. We hear pleasing feedback from a great number of people who have been using Spirulina for many years and feel healthy.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<dt>Can I contact you by phone? <div class=\"icons\"><i class=\"icon _common\"><\/i><\/div><\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n  Please use the &#8221; <a href=\"#contact_index\">Contact Us&#8221; form<\/a>. \nWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.\n    <div class=\"faq_inq\">\n      <div class=\"child\">\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n          \n          \n          \n          \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tabcontent\" id=\"faq_corpo\">\n          <h3 class=\"h3\">Corporate customers<\/h3>\n          \n<h4 class=\"h4 mb0\">Spirulina powder<\/h4>\n<dl>\n\n<div>\n<dt>If the intended use of the Spirulina powder is to prevent color fading or to fortify nutrition should the way it is labelled be changed?<\/dt>\n<dd>Whether Spirulina is being used to prevent color fading or to fortify nutrition it is still treated as a food product and therefore should still be listed as \u201cSpirulina\u201d. Different requirements may apply for usage outside of Japan, so please inquire in such cases.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Can Spirulina powder be used for animal feed and pet food?<\/dt>\n<dd>Spirulina is often used to enrich the colors of ornamental carp and goldfish, and recently it is being used in pet food as well. Please send us an inquiry if you would like more details.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>Do you sell organic Spirulina powder?<\/dt>\n<dd>The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan describes organic as agriculture where soil productivity is improved by using manure or similar means and where there is, in principle, no use of chemically synthesized fertilizers or pesticides. It is generally held that this definition of organic doesn\u2019t apply to plants like Spirulina or wasabi that grow in water rather than in soil. We recommend that people looking for organic products pay due caution to the merits of such certification.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n            <\/dl>\n\n<h4 class=\"h4 mb0 mt_m\">LINABLUE&reg;<\/h4>\n\n          <dl>\n<div>\n<dt>Will the color disappear when heated?<\/dt>\n<dd>Because LINABLUE&reg; is a plant-derived colorant it has low resistance to heat and may fade in some cases after being heated. However, there are cases where an attractive color can be retained depending on when LINABLUE&reg; is mixed in and what it is mixed with, so we recommend trying it out first.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>When should I mix it in so that the color doesn\u2019t fade?<\/dt>\n<dd>While the right timing depends on the circumstances, in the case of jelly apparently relatively good color retention can be achieved if LINABLUE&reg; is mixed in after the jelly solution has been cooled to below 60\u2103.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How much powder should I use?<\/dt>\n<dd>We recommend using an amount equivalent to 0.05% to 0.1% of the weight of the other ingredients (including water).<br \/>\nFor example, with 5g of LINABLUE&reg;G1 you can make:<br \/>\n\u30fbaround 200 to 250 soda flavor icy poles (100ml each)<br \/>\n\u30fbaround 400 blue cocktails (50ml each)<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n<h4 class=\"h4 mb0 mt_m\">All products<\/h4>\n\n          <dl>\n<div>\n<dt>What is the minimum purchase unit in kilograms for commercial products?<\/dt>\n<dd>Please check the &#8220;Packaging unit&#8221; column for <a href=\"\/en\/product\/business\/\">each product in the list of Professional Use products<\/a> .<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>I would like detailed written information \/ a quote \/ product samples.<\/dt>\n<dd>Please send your request via the inquiry form below. A member of our sales team will contact you.<br>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<dt>Can I contact you by phone?<\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n\nPlease use the &#8221; <a href=\"#contact_index\">Contact Us&#8221; form<\/a>. \nWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>          \n          \n          \n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tabcontent\" id=\"faq_compare\">\n          <h3 class=\"h3 mb0\">Comparison with Spirulina<\/h3>\n          <dl>\n\n<div>\n<dt>What are the differences between Spirulina, chlorella and euglena?<\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n<h4>Spirulina<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<figure class=\"pc_fr mt0\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spirulina\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pict_contact_01.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>It predominantly grew naturally and abundantly in African and Mexican salt water lakes. Later, the natives in the area harvested them, and started using Spirulina as a source of protein in their daily diet. Spirulina, the micro-algae, has caught attention for its excellent source and balance of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and is said to be the \u201cKing of Superfoods\u201d.Some of Spirulina\u2019s specific nutritional components include phycocyanin, gamma-linoleic acid, and polysaccharide. Out of these, carotenoids are gaining attention for not only including beta-carotene, but also a high concentration of zeaxanthin, which has an antioxidative component. The trend in products is Spirulina 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>Chlorella <\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<figure class=\"pc_fr mt0\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chlorella\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pict_contact_02.jpg\"><\/figure>\n  <p>Chlorella, green algae, appeared on earth approximately two billion years ago.Similar to Spirulina and Euglena, it can photosynthesize. Since it is high in protein, Chlorella was popular as food source following World War II, and many countries around the world began to research on the cultivation of Chlorella. Chlorella\u2019s specific nutritional components include polysaccharide CFG and chlorophyll. Like Spirulina, product trends are 100% Chlorella.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"mt20\">Euglena gracilis <\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<figure class=\"pc_fr mt0\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Euglena gracilis\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pict_contact_03.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Euglena gracillis, classified as a protozoan organism and an alga, appeared on earth approximately 500 million years ago.Generally known as \u201cEuglena\u201d, it has been researched for use for various purposes, such as, food, beauty products, feed crop, and bio fuel. It has excellent balance of nutrients, and has gained demand as dietary supplement like Spirulina. Euglena\u2019s specific nutritional components include polysaccharide paramylon, EPA, and DHA. Since there are no Euglena 100% type products, most are combined with other components in a capsule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How much nutrition does Spirulina provide compared to vegetables?<\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n<p class=\"mb20\">Four grams of Spirulina contains as much beta-carotene as a day\u2019s worth or 120g of green and yellow vegetables. See the table below for more details.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Comparison between Spirulina and vegetables<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"sp_scrolltable mt_s mb0\">\n<table class=\"common_table\">\n\t<thead>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">characteristics<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Spirulina 4g <sup>\u203b1<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Green and Yellow Vegetable 120g  <sup>\u203b2<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\">Light-colored Vegetable 230g  <sup>\u203b2<\/sup><\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Protein<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.5g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.3g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>2.1g<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Dietary fiber<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.2g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.1g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.5g<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Calcium<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>12mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>72mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>62mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Iron<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.6mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1.3mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.7mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>&beta;-Carotene<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>7,000\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3,444\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>225\u03bcg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>VitaminB<sub>1<\/sub><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.12mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.11mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.09mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>VitaminB<sub>2<\/sub><\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.16mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.14mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.07mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"small\">*1: Calculated based on dried Spirulina powder<br>\n*2 Average value of eight representative vegetables (from the 2020 edition (8th revised edition) of the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, revised in 2023)<br>\nThe recommended daily vegetable intake is 350g, of which 120g of green and yellow vegetables and 230g of light-coloured vegetables are recommended.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<dt>How are Spirulina and chlorella different?<\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n<h3>Comparison of Spirulina and chlorella<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"sp_scrolltable mt_s mb0\">\n<table class=\"common_table\">\n\t<thead>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" colspan=\"2\">Information<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"or\">Spirulina<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"or\">Chlorella<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" rowspan=\"4\">History<\/th>\n\t\t\t<td>First appearance<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Around 3 billion years ago<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Around 2 billion years ago<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Discovery (discoverer\u2019s nationality)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1927 (German)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1890 (Dutch)<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Start of research, major presentations<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1967 (international academic society)<br>1974 (UN)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1917 (Germany)\u30fb<br>\n\t\t\t1942 (other countries)<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Start of mass-production<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1978 in Japan (DIC)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1964 in Japan<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" rowspan=\"3\">Classification<\/th>\n\t\t\t<td>Algae<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Blue-green algae<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Green algae<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Shape<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spirulina\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/contact_img_01.gif\"><br>\n\t\t\t(unicellular)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chlorella\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/contact_img_02.gif\"><br>\n\t\t\t(unicellular)<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Size<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.5mm (500&mu;m) long<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0.005mm (5&mu;m) in diameter<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" rowspan=\"5\">Efficiency \/ Other<\/th>\n\t\t\t<td>Cell wall<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Thin<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Thick<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Digestive absorption rate<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>95%\u3000\u203b<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>60\u301c82%<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Color of stool<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Same as after eating vegetables<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Tendency to produce green stools<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Properties of tablet<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Sticks to teeth easily<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Doesn\u2019t stick to teeth<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Taste<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Like seaweed<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Like powdered green tea<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" rowspan=\"2\">Growing environment<\/th>\n\t\t\t<td>Temperature<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Hot<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Moderate<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Culture medium<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Highly alkaline<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>Mildly acidic<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"yl\" rowspan=\"4\">Sample content of 100g<\/th>\n\t\t\t<td>Carotene<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>80\u301c270mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>5\u301c75mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Potassium<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1300\u301c2000mg<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>700\u301c1400mg<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Chlorophyll<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>900\u301c1600mg<br>\n\t\t\t\uff08type A\uff09<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>1500\u301c4000mg<br>\n\t\t\t\uff08type A + type B\uff09<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>Phycocyanin<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>3.5\u301c10g<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>0<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"small\">*Based on Spirulina protein feed\/excretion tests performed on rats<\/p>\n\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n            \n<div>\n<dt>Can I contact you by phone?<\/dt>\n\n<dd>\n\n  Please use the &#8221; <a href=\"#contact_index\">Contact Us&#8221; form<\/a>. \nWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.\n\n  \n  <\/dd>\n<\/div>\n            \n\n          <\/dl>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  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