Where was this spirulina harvested? Mexico, Japan, Africa, Thailand, US? Is it organic?
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Stakich claim it is from Kona, Hawaii. They are not forthcoming about who makes it. I know Cyanotech don't, and as there are no other spirulina producers in Hawaii (according to extensive Internet searching, and according to Cyanotech, who make the Nutrex brand), this leads me to believe it likely does NOT come from Hawaii. See my review for the full story.
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On their website it says it is 100% Pure Hawaiian spirulina that is organically produced.http://www.stakich.com/spirulina-powder.html
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On their website it says it is 100% Pure Hawaiian spirulina that is organically produced. http://www.stakich.com/spirulina-powder.html
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It says it is USDA organic certified. And it says it was manufactured in Canada. It doesn't say specifically where it is harvested.
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"Why we no longer say certified organically grown spirulina."http://www.shokos.com/Organic-spirulina-Nutrex.html
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http://www.triquetrahealth.com/organic-spirulina/4582872589 <---- there is a link to their page about their Spirulina. http://www.parrynutraceuticals.com/organic-spirulina.aspx <---- here is a link to the company that Triquetra Health get their Spirulina from. check it out for yourself. they explain where they make it, their certification, the safety parameters, the nutritional profiles.
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http://www.triquetrahealth.com/organic-spirulina/4582872589 &lt;---- there is a link to their page about their Spirulina. http://www.parrynutraceuticals.com/organic-spirulina.aspx &lt;---- here is a link to the company that Triquetra Health get their Spirulina from. check it out for yourself. they explain where they make it, their certification, the safety parameters, the nutritional profiles.
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I wondered about that too when I first saw it, then I bought it anyway and tried it and now I'm hooked. So before I gorge on 24 packs I should find this out too. But here's the thing, seaweed has tons of iodine, so you're kinda protected that way, if you want to look at it like that. At least that's what I'm telling myself to justify eating these things! lol. I went to their website (seasgift dot com) and here's what it says: "All our seasoned & roasted seaweed are harvested in the west and southwest regions of South Korea." So that's opposite and a little ways south of Fukushima, so any contamination would (presumably) be decaying remnants similar to what American waters are like. (?) Anyway, I feel secure about eating it, as secure as I can be eating from the ocean. The company also says they test for mercury.
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According to the Stevita website, the product is grown in the highlands of central southeast South America covering portions of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. So I would assume it is not from China.
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I just confirmed - it's China or Korea. Just got this email from them"1000mg Chlorella: While previously Taiwanese current country of origin is China or Korea. They are grown in controlled outdoor commercial fresh water ponds. They are processed in their respective countries and packaged here in our Bloomingdale, IL USA facility. I too want to find a source that is not China.
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No. The container said It's Distributer is from right here in the U.S. Swanson Health Products. "Packaged by Valentine Enterprises, Lawrenceville, GA 30043" However, where they get the chlorella from, might be another story. Here's their website: www.swansonvitamins.com. check them out, see if you can get an answer. Blessings.
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http://www.nuscicorp.com/According to their site, they "...engage in R&D;, manufacture, and distribution of nutritional products.."Does not confirm they actually grow the spirulina.
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Hello...On the left side of my bottle, it does indeed say, USDA Organic, as well as Highest Quality Organic Spirulina Available. I have confidence in this product and feel really good taking it. Hope this helps. All the Best from the flowergirl
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After much research, I chose this Spirulina powder and I put it in my morning shake. Although not technically organic, it was very close. The company's processing procedures are right on. Now, fast forward, I bought this product before I was aware of the huge pile of debris and radiation contamination coming into the Pacific coast line from the Japanese tsunami. Before assuming though, I would contact the company to see what measures they are taking concerning this and how it affects the product. In the mean time, I am ordering broccoli powders and wheat grass powders from another source. It turns out we are not allergic to wheat so this works out fine. After much research, I chose this Spirulina powder and I put it in my morning shake. Although not technically organic, it was very close. The company's processing procedures are right on. Now, fast forward, I bought this product before I was aware of the huge pile of debris and radiation contamination coming into the Pacific coast line from the Japanese tsunami. Before assuming though, I would contact the company to see what measures they are taking concerning this and how it affects the product. In the mean time, I am ordering broccoli powders and wheat grass powders from another source.... » Read More After much research, I chose this Spirulina powder and I put it in my morning shake. Although not technically organic, it was very close. The company's processing procedures are right on. Now, fast forward, I bought this product before I was aware of the huge pile of debris and radiation contamination coming into the Pacific coast line from the Japanese tsunami. Before assuming though, I would contact the company to see what measures they are taking concerning this and how it affects the product. In the mean time, I am ordering broccoli powders and wheat grass powders from another source. It turns out we are not allergic to wheat so this works out fine. « Show Less
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Hi - it comes from a salt water lagoon on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The salt is processed organically by hand and solar evaporation. Does that answer your question?
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Craig, NOW Certified Organic Spirulina is processed and magnetized in India. Why they do that is unknown to me. Probably so that we get magnetic personalities that charm people. Haw!
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Not sure where it is sourced from, however it is one of the best Chlorella Powders ive had. Try thier website link below, perhaps they can answer your question.http://www.nowfoods.com/Chlorella-Powder-Certified-Organic-1lb.htm
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Dear K,NOW is an outstanding company. Its spirulina powder is (1) 100% pure, (2) non-GMO, (3) quality GMP assured, (4) certified organic by QAI and the USDA, (5) nonirradiated, (6) pesticide and herbicide free, (7) certified vegan/vegetarian by Naturland Association, (8) free of heavy metals (aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury), and (9) free of harmful bacteria and viruses.
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Grown in Canada. It is illegal to grow in US. Packaged in California. Great protein source from a "super food".