There are thousands of different algae species, our E3 products are from
one single particular species of 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.
In our current culture, this specific source of AFA harvested from
Klamath Lake has been used for more than 25 years, including in clinical
settings with notable doctors.
We safety test each and every batch of AFA (Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae) before it is bottled and packaged for delivery to
your door.
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 E3 products are tested thoroughly by independent USDA certified labs for food safety, shelf-life and various other purity tests. We test for: Listeria, Salmonella, Staph aureus, Yeast/Mold, Coliform/E Coli, Aerobic Plate Count, BMAA, PAH, Microcystin, Anatoxin-a, Saxotoxin, Cylindrospermopsin, and Neurotoxin. We meet or exceed all of the standards for each of these set forth by the FDA and Dept. of Agriculture. We also test the lake water quarterly for radionuclides, heavy metals and pesticide residue and we use the standards and guidelines that are set for drinking water. These include: Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Cadmium. This is done by independent laboratories specializing in food and water quality.
