Spirulina Market Dynamics and Industry Developments
The beverage industry is experiencing rapid innovation as brands search for natural, nutrient-dense ingredients that deliver functional benefits. Spirulina has emerged as a versatile ingredient for functional beverages—used in smoothies, immune-support shots, botanical blends, and ready-to-drink protein shakes. Its vibrant blue-green pigment also provides marketers with eye-catching shelf appeal, especially in products targeted at millennials and Gen Z consumers who value 'Instagrammable' health foods.
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Formulation challenges center on taste and stability. Spirulina's characteristic savory, oceanic flavor can clash with sweet bases, so formulators often combine it with strong flavors—citrus, tropical fruits, or turmeric—to mask off-notes. Microencapsulation techniques and ingredient blends help improve dispersibility and shelf stability. When used as a natural colorant (phycocyanin extraction), processing steps must preserve pigment integrity to…

