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Table 4 The composition of vitamins in spirulina cultivated in the NPK-based medium (LCMA) and analytical grade–based medium (Zarrouk). Mean ± SD, n = 3

From: Biomass and nutritive value of Spirulina (Arthrospira fusiformis) cultivated in a cost-effective medium

Component

Composition (/100 mg)

LCMA

Zarrouk

Vitamin E

19.78 ± 0.02 IU

18.45 ± 0.04 IU

Vitamin K

28.38 ± 0.03 mg

24.24 ± 0.02 mg

Vitamin B1

41.62 ± 0.43 mg

44.59 ± 0.06 mg

Vitamin B2

49.57 ± 0.04 mg

39.37 ± 0.08 mg

Vitamin B3

183.05 ± 0.60 mg

165.92 ± 0.02 mg

Vitamin B6

3.32 ± 0.02 mg

9.21 ± 0.03 mg

Vitamin B12

4.73 ± 0.02 mg

4.29 ± 0.17 mg