Organic Spiru Twigs Flower | Norman Spirulina

Organic French spirulina in sprigs: addictive taste, crunchy texture, grown in Normandy

What is the Spiru Twig Flower - and why is it the most authentic product in the range?

This is Akal's original product. The one Sat Pavan started producing in Normandy in 2010, after tasting fresh spirulina for the first time in 2007 and deciding that this algae deserved to be cultivated with consciousness, love and respect.
For 17 years, he hasn't changed.

La Fleur de Spiru is the only spirulina in the range cultivated directly on the Akal farm — on the eco-estate of Bouquetot, in Pays d’Auge, Normandy.

What makes it incomparable is the combination of the following two specific features:

Drying at below 42°C for 6 to 7 hours. At temperatures above 100°C — the standard industrial process — spirulina produces sulphur compounds. This is what creates the strong smell and unpleasant taste that put people off. At temperatures below 42°C, the proteins do not denature, the phycocyanin remains intact at over 20%, and the enzymes remain active. The result: a mild, appetising taste, a slightly crunchy texture, and a light, pleasant sea-like aroma. A spirulina you actually want to eat — not swallow whilst holding your nose.

Permaculture, sensitive agriculture, and biodynamics. The ponds are installed in direct contact with the earth, in an argillaceous-siliceous complex that recreates the natural environment of African lakes where wild spirulina thrives. The water is energised according to biodynamic principles. Harvests follow the biodynamic calendar. Sat Pavan, a yoga practitioner for 25 years, broadcasts mantras and sacred songs during harvests – convinced that the intention put into the cultivation is transmitted to the spirulina. And you absorb it.

This is not a marketing argument. It's the philosophy that has guided every harvest since 2010, and which produced the first organic-certified spirulina in France.

What she does — and what she doesn't do

What she's doing

To bring together all the nutrients of live spirulina in a format that can be sprinkled without preparation

– Support energy, immunity, recovery and beauty with regular treatment

– To integrate naturally into daily meals, on any solid dish

What she doesn't do

– Easily disperses in liquids — for drinks and smoothies, Spirulina Flower Powder is best suited

– Act within a few days — a 3 to 4 week course is necessary for lasting effects

– To substitute for medical follow-up in the case of a diagnosed deficiency

The 4 benefits — and for whom

Energy and combating underlying fatigue

The iron in spirulina, which is particularly well absorbed by the body, supports the formation of red blood cells and helps alleviate chronic fatigue. Sprinkled on a lemony salad at lunchtime, the strands naturally combine iron and vitamin C – the combination that maximises assimilation. Or add them to your morning cereal with freshly squeezed orange juice.

Ideal profile: People prone to chronic fatigue, women during their periods, convalescents, vegetarians and vegans who are low in iron.

2. Strengthened immunity before winter

Phycocyanin and beta-carotene — 15 times more concentrated than in carrots — support the body's natural defences. A 3 to 4-week course in September-October, at one teaspoon per day with meals, helps the body face winter with greater resilience. For daily maintenance, they support defences all year round.

Ideal profile: People often weakened in autumn, families with young children, people seeking immune support that integrates effortlessly into meals.

3. Complete plant-based proteins for vegetarians and athletes

With 60–70% complete plant-based protein, spirulina provides all the essential amino acids. At 1 to 2 tablespoons per meal (5 to 10g), spirulina supports muscle recovery after exercise, endurance during training, and meets protein requirements for those who do not eat meat. Sat Pavan himself stopped eating meat 25 years ago — and has been consuming 2 to 3 tablespoons of spirulina a day ever since.

Ideal profile: Vegetarians and vegans looking for complete proteins, athletes in training or recovery, people wishing to reduce their animal protein intake.

4. Radiance of skin, hair and nails

Zinc, B vitamins, and the antioxidant compounds in spirulina support keratin synthesis and skin health. With a regular 4 to 6-week course, our customers report visible effects on hair strength, nail solidity, and skin radiance. The crunchy texture of the twigs naturally finds its way into everyday dishes – without even a second thought.

Ideal profile: People with dull complexions or weakened hair, post-pregnancy profiles, individuals whose skin reflects a nutritional imbalance.