Spirulina is recommended as an "Ideal Food of the 21st Century".

Spirulina is recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as an "ideal food of the 21st century", by UNESCO as an "ideal and perfect food of tomorrow", and by the World Health Organization as a "human health product of the 21st century". 

However, its awareness among Chinese residents is still very low. Chinese residents should reduce their intake of animal protein and increase their intake of plant protein, and algae protein is one of the important alternatives. As consumers' awareness of spirulina health food gradually increases, its market demand will grow steadily.