Dear Friend,
In this short newsletter I would like to talk to you about how Saporalia cares about the sustainable production of its Italian delicacies and in particular I would like to explain to you how we make it possible in the case of Spirulina Crunch and Spirulina Stick.
Spirulina is a micro alga that is grown in water, more precisely in large tanks at temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees. In our laboratory, we have heated and completely aseptic greenhouses with large cultivation tanks inside.
On a daily basis, after sampling for qualitative analysis and continuous monitoring of the growth / development and concentration parameters of spirulina, we proceed with the collection which consists of placing a predetermined amount of culture water inside a large filter.
At this point the culture water returns to the inside of the tank (avoiding water waste), while the fresh biomass remains suspended on the filter. This is pressed, losing almost 70% of its water content, after which it is transported to the premises used for processing.
After that, this mass is dried and dehydrated without altering the nutritional qualities of spirulina (it is not cooked!) and then used in our products.
The greenhouse heating system is completely sustainable from an environmental point of view and consumption of renewable resources thanks to the creation of a thermo-hydraulic system that recovers the heat (otherwise dispersed in the atmosphere) of a biogas plant present in the laboratory.
This allows us to maintain the optimal temperatures for spirulina growth and development inside greenhouses for 365 days a year without having to stop production.
All this takes place with a view to "circular economy" in fact the spirulina grows and develops thanks to the heat recovered from the biogas system, while instead the culture water after harvesting can return to the tank or used for irrigation of the crops.
Furthermore, since Spirulina is a plant organism, it uses photosynthesis to grow, this means that our production takes CO2 from the environment, in fact, spirulina absorbs much more of it than it consumes the entire production cycle.
I would also like to remind you that a promo launch is underway for our products based on spirulina algae.
Don't hesitate to contact us to find out more about the production and have a short 15-minute chat.
