Sea Vegetable
Arthrospira maxima
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Arthrospira maxima is another major spirulina species of alkaline lakes—similar powder use, deep green-blue, nutrient marketing staple. Flavour is robust algal. Interchangeable with platensis in most kitchen doses. Species on some premium labels. Tiny amounts colour drinks strongly.
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A. maxima from Texcoco-type lakes informed modern spirulina industries.
Maxima and platensis shared global spirulina markets.