Fresh spirulina grown in Linden, Johannesburg

Fresh spirulina, frozen after harvest.

SPRU is grown in closed bioreactors in Linden, Johannesburg, using filtered water and air and food-grade nutrients. After harvest, it is washed, portioned, and blast-frozen at −18°C.

SPRU spirulina Shots and Stix with product packaging

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Where to buy fresh spirulina in South Africa

Bottles of SPRU Original and Mandarin spirulina Shots

SPRU Live Spirulina Shots

Ready-to-drink convenience. Defrost, shake well, open, and enjoy.

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SPRU Stix in a clear pack with one wrapped Stix in front

SPRU Live Spirulina Stix

Blast-frozen fresh spirulina in flexible portions for drinks and smoothies.

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SPRU 30-day Trial Pack box with a white sachet and frozen Stix

30-Day SPRU Trial Pack

A 30-day starter option for exploring SPRU.

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SPRU DERMA Nourish and Cleanse sachets beside avocado and baobab

SPRU DERMA Skin & Hair Masks

Explore the SPRU DERMA Nourish, Cleanse and Mask Duo options.

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Fresh spirulina

Fresh spirulina, grown in South Africa and blast-frozen.

SPRU grows fresh spirulina in South Africa and blast-freezes it after harvest to help retain its freshness.

Add fresh spirulina to smoothies, dips, dressings, meals, or enjoy it in Shots and Stix.

A bowl and spoon of fresh spirulina beside three wrapped Stix

Daily nutrition

Fresh-frozen spirulina for meals, drinks, and everyday routines.

Everyday nutrition

Fresh-frozen spirulina for smoothies, drinks and the meals you already enjoy.

Simple daily format

An easy whole-food addition to smoothies, meals, or a daily routine.

Plant-based choice

A plant-based choice for vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian meals.

Fresh-frozen portions

Harvested, portioned and blast-frozen at −18°C.

No added sugar

Made without added sugar or preservatives.

Made for active routines

Simple portions that fit before breakfast, after training, or whenever suits your day.

Learn about spirulina

Practical guides for choosing, storing, and enjoying SPRU.

Illustration of green, spiral-shaped spirulina filaments

From farm to freezer

Cultivated under Dr Melinda Griffiths’ supervision.

SPRU is grown in closed bioreactors using filtered water, filtered air, and food-grade nutrients. After harvest, the biomass is washed, centrifuged, portioned, and blast-frozen at −18°C.

Dr Melinda Griffiths, PhD (UCT and the University of Cambridge), personally supervises the farming process.



Customer notes

Real feedback from people adding SPRU to their routine.

"A great product, it helped my brain fog... I am on my second month."
Lebo, South Africa
"More than satisfied."
Johan N., South Africa
"It has quickly become part of my daily routine."
VC, South Africa

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Pick a pack, keep it frozen, and build a simple daily SPRU routine.

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