Cell Disruption® Technology

We open the cell.
Nature does the rest.

A registered Lithuanian technology that opens the spirulina cell, releasing its proteins and natural pigments into a ready-to-use, water-based extract that is quantified in every batch.

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The Problem

Spirulina is valuable. Using it well is hard.

Spirulina is rich in proteins and natural pigments such as phycocyanin. As a dry powder, it is difficult to work with: it disperses poorly in water-based products, settles in liquids, and rarely comes with measured values for the compounds that make it distinctive. Many alternative extracts rely on solvents, carriers or heat that do not fit clean, premium products.

"We open the cell so manufacturers can use what’s inside — measured in every batch."

Spirulina cell wall structure
Cell Disruption® Technology

The Technology

Cell Disruption® Technology

Cold. Chemical-free. Complete.

No Chemical Solvents

Spirulina and water only — no solvents, no added preservatives or carriers.

Cold Process

Heat-sensitive proteins and pigments stay soluble and are quantified on every batch certificate.

Guaranteed for 6 Months

Specification guaranteed for 6 months frozen at −18 °C. Up to 3 weeks at room temperature. Freeze-dried format available.

From powder to a ready-to-use extract

Spirulina powder CDT spirulina extract
Format Dry powder Water-based liquid
In water-based products Disperses poorly, settles Water-soluble
Key compounds measured Usually not quantified Quantified on every batch COA
Chemical solvents — None
Composition Spirulina Spirulina and water only

The Proof

Measured, batch by batch.

Spectrophotometric analysis

The difference is visible

Optical absorption spectrum: Cell Disrupted® vs unmodified spirulina powder.
Hover the chart to inspect values at each wavelength.

Cell Disrupted® spirulina
Unmodified spirulina powder
620 nm
Cell Disrupted® —
Unmodified —
Difference —
~440 nm
Carotenoids & Chlorophyll-b
CD®
0.90
Std
0.09
~620 nm
C-Phycocyanin
CD®
1.00
Std
0.07

Spectrophotometric analysis. Scanning interval 400–800nm. Dilution 76×. Optical path 1cm.
Certificate of Analysis, specification sheet, SDS and GMP certificate available on request.

Absorbance of dissolved compounds in water. This is not a measure of bioavailability.

Guaranteed specification

Parameter Minimum per ml Example batch 2023/002
Total protein 30.0 mg 44.8 mg
C-Phycocyanin 6 mg 9.61 mg
Allophycocyanin 4 mg 5.84 mg
Phycoerythrin 0.8 mg 1.31 mg
Chlorophyll b 65 µg 97.2 µg
Carotenoids 10 µg 14.7 µg

Values are dissolved compounds in a water-based medium. Specification guaranteed for 6 months at −18 °C.

The Evidence

Tested in people. Reported honestly.

Two internal product evaluations. Summary data only.

Internal product evaluation

Measured results.

Two internal evaluations. No control groups.

15 participants Ages 16–67 35 days Facial mist with CDT extract, once daily Antera 3D imaging No control group
−25%
Wrinkle reduction
−32%
Pore volume reduction
−2.5%
Melanin (pigmentation)
−3.9%
Haemoglobin (redness)

Wrinkle score over time — average across study group

100% baseline Day 0
— Day 17
— Day 35

Pore volume reduction — small pores (0.1–0.5mm)

In this internal evaluation, average values decreased from baseline for all four recorded parameters.
1 subject Male, 38 yrs 3 months CPET treadmill Affidea clinic No control group
2.57→3.29
VT1 VO₂ L/min — baseline to 3 months
3.74→4.13
VT2 VO₂ L/min — baseline to 3 months
4.09→4.35
VO₂max L/min — baseline to 3 months (dipped to 4.04 at test 2)

Oxygen uptake progression — VT1 (L/min)

Test progression — VT1 oxygen volume (L/min)

2.57 baseline No spray
— Single use
— 3 months
Single-volunteer observation with no control group. VO₂max dipped after single use (4.09→4.04 L/min) and was 4.35 L/min after 3 months. Results cannot be attributed to the spray and are not a product claim.

Internal product evaluations. Summary data only; no full report is available.
Skin evaluation: Antera 3D imaging protocol. Performance evaluation: CPET MetaLyzer 3B-R3, Affidea clinic.

Internal product evaluations. Summary data only; no full report is available.

Applications

One extract. Six industries.

A raw ingredient for manufacturers, brands and researchers.

01

Cosmetic Formulation

Serums, mists, toners, gels and creams. A water-soluble liquid for the water phase, used commercially at 0.2–0.4%.

02

Food Supplements

Oral sprays, drops and liquid shots. Used commercially at 0.5% in an oral spray food supplement.

03

Functional Food & Drinks

Premium cold-processed products such as shots, drinks and frozen desserts, with the extract added below 60 °C.

04

Research & Development

A ready-to-use solution with quantified phycobiliproteins for lab and application research. Samples from 1 ml.

05

Premium Animal Care

Liquid drops, sprays and toppers for pet and equine brands. Buyers complete their own regulatory review.

06

Ingredient Distribution

A documented EU ingredient: a COA for every numbered batch, GMP-certified production, volume pricing.

Technology in Action

Proven in real products.

Cell Disruption® Technology is not theoretical. Fitoterra — developed by the same team — is the first commercial product line built on this technology.

Fitoterra's Spirulina Face Serum (0.4% extract), facial mist (0.2%) and Spirulina Oral Spray food supplement (0.5%) are made with CDT extract in GMP-certified production.

They show Cell Disruption® Technology working at commercial scale, in real formulations, at low use levels. Also used by Supreme Spirulina (suspil.com).

Explore Fitoterra products → fitoterra.eu
Fitoterra Spirulina Spray and Face Serum — powered by Cell Disruption® Technology

Partnership

Work with CDT extract.

We supply CDT spirulina extract as a raw ingredient to manufacturers, brands, researchers and distributors.

01

Order a Sample

1–5 ml samples with the batch Certificate of Analysis, to test in your formulation or research.

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02

Production Orders

From 20 ml, with volume pricing. Lead time 1–2 weeks. Shipped on dry ice, freeze-dried, or unfrozen for transits under 5 days.

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03

Documentation

Every batch numbered with its own COA. Specification sheet, SDS and GMP certificate on request.

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Contact

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✓ GMP Certified production
✓ Cell Disruption® Registered Technology
✓ COA for every batch

Developed in Lithuania. Backed by science. Open to the world.

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