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Is Spirulina Platensis Extract vegan?

Spirulina Platensis Extract

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Spirulina Platensis Extract is an extract of the filamentous cyanobacterium Spirulina platensis (also classified as Limnospira platensis, Cyanophyceae), a photosynthetic microorganism found in alkaline lakes.

Also known as Limnospira Platensis Extract
INCI name Spirulina Platensis Extract
CAS number 223751-80-2
CosIng ID 38223
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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