Processing
Once the spirulina is harvested fresh from the ponds, it is imperative that the important, sensitive nutrients it contains are protected against damaging oxidation. One of the unique methods used by Cyanotech to protect against oxidation is in the drying method.

Patented Ocean-Chill Drying™ protects phytonutrients and enzymes
Spirulina provides a wide range of delicate phytonutrients with very significant health benefits. To reduce processing losses of these delicate compounds Cyanotech have developed and patented Ocean Chill Drying™. This is a process whereby the air used in the spray drier is put through a column of cold, deep ocean water pumped up from 2000ft. This 'rips' the oxygen from the dryer's air, exposing the spirulina to far less oxidation than with conventional spray drying, and retaining much higher levels of delicate nutrients such as beta-carotene and superoxide-dismutase than all other brands.
All Hawaiian Spirulina is dried with this process, giving Spirulina Pacifica much higher levels of phytonutrients and enzymes.

Tabletting
Once dried, tablets are made on the farm in Hawaii using a cold pressed proce about | using spirulina | why hawaii | retail stocklists | products | FAQ | contactss (no heat, no granulation).