A Brief History of Spirulina

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G​​​​​reenspring Farms hosts us on a global journey through space and time to learn about the history of Spirulina, our Planeteer’s favorite superfood!

Image Credits: Algorigin Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-algae, Spirulina Against Malnutrition, Internet Archive, NASA, UNESCO, PBS, Algae Planet, Face2Face Africa, Mexicolore, Getty Images, Britannica, ESA, IIMSAM

Additional reading:
bbc.com/travel/article/20…
algorigin.com/en/algae/spirul…
fondazioneslowfood.com/en…
face2faceafrica.com/article/a…
mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/a…

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