Crunchy algae
I've been wanting to try spirulina but have been putting it off because I'm not a huge fan of powders -- I buy them and they sit on the shelf and I forget about them. The dried nibs caught my interest because I immediately wanted to try them on salads and other foods. They are satisfyingly crunchy and make a very nice salad topping as an alternative to bacon bits (or in addition to them). I ate a few right out of the bag. It's okay, but they're definitely better with other foods.<br /><br />A teaspoon of the spirulina nibs contains an impressive amount of protein and a teaspoon is just about the right amount of spirulina nibs for a topping. The taste is not strong, and there seemed to be a slight "green" flavor -- or maybe it was my imagination. It's not unpleasant and doesn't overpower other foods.<br /><br />It seems a little pricey, but for the amount you'd use per serving the packet will last for several meals. I don't know how many teaspoons are in the packet, though. I like that this not only provides a protein boost, but contains iron, potassium, and magnesium. The packet indicates omega oils, but the nutrition label doesn't include any information on that.
Rating: 5 stars