Isn algae toxic/poisonous?
There are thousands of different algae species. Some species of algae are toxic and some are not, however our Bluegreen Foods products are from one single particular species of non-toxic edible nutritional blue-green algae (Cyanophyta) called Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. This species has been eaten by people for thousands of years and has provided great benefits. From the moment we harvest the AFA, to its final packaging, we work with only the most highly trained and qualified staff. We handle our AFA with such care from start to finish. Factors contributing to this quality include: where and how we harvest, keeping the AFA cold at all times, superior filtration and storage, and ongoing quality-control testing of all of our products. All Bluegreen Foods products are tested thoroughly by independent USDA certified labs for food safety, shelf-life and various other purity tests. The benefits of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae are directly related to the care and attention given to sourcing and har
