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Komoditas lain yang berbahan baku mikroalga adalah pakan akuakultur atau ternak. Mikroalga
sebagai pakan memiliki sifat rendah kalori, kaya mineral,vitamin dan protein serta kandungan
lemak rendah(Kumar). Selain itu mikroalga jenis Spirulina,memiliki kandungan nutrisi tinggi
seperti protein(60–70 % berat), vitamin B12 dan provitamin A (b-carotene) serta mineral dan
mudah dicerna oleh ternak [1,35]. Mikroalga terbukti dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan berat
badan pada ikan, dan babi, selain itu mikroalga yang dijadikan pakan ayam dapat menurunkan
kandungan kolesterol dalam telur yang dihasilkan serta warna dari telur menjadi lebih gelap
akibat pertambahan kandungan pigmen karoten [1
5.2 Food safety aspects related to human consumption of spirulina Since many of the existing blue-
green algae species are known to produce toxin (microcystins, in particular MCYST-LR), it is very
important to clarify the specific species used for human consumption as in all likelihood there is a
danger of species substitution and/or contamination of spirulina with other cyanobacteria. It is
particularly important in countries where no such regulation exists on this type of products. The studies
and the risk management decisions about blue-green algae products are relatively recent. Although
there has been no conclusive evidence on the presence or absence of microcystins in spirulina, only
products from Arthrospira platensis have so far been cleared for consumption (United States of America,
Australia, Canada and probably EC), under specific conditions, by public health authorities. A Canadian
study found that no microcystins was detected in blue-green algal products containing only spirulina
(Health Canada, 1999), while a study conducted for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
published in 2000, found MCYST-LR in all the 15 spirulina samples (dietary supplements) analysed
(Gilroy, Kauffman, Hall, Huang and Chu, 2000). Nevertheless, MCYST-LR content in spirulina samples
were below the regulatory level established by the ODA for microcystins in blue-green algae products (1
µg/g). Spirulina has been recognized as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) under the “indented
conditions of use” implying that it is “for use as an ingredient in foods, at levels ranging from 0.5 to 3.0
grams per serving”. This means in relatively small amounts. Nevertheless, considering that safety level
and possible hazards for consumption of spirulina and spirulina-related products have not been
established beyond doubt, special precautionary measures would be necessary on the consumption of
spirulina products to some segments of the population at risk to include pregnant women, nursing