Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin;blue Spirulina Powder, Spirulina Powder;phycocyanin E18

Product name : Phycocyaninn

Botanical source: Spirulina Extract

Plant Genus & Species : Anthrospira laensis

Color value : E10, E18,E25,E3

Solubility: 100% water soluble in cold water

Characteristic of phycocyanin : Blue granules or powders, which are protein-binding pigments, it has the same properties as proteins with an isoelectric point of 3.4. , it can 100% Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and grease. It is unstable to heat, light and acid. It is stable under weak acidity and neutrality (pH 4.5~8), precipitation occurs in acidity (pH4.2), and strong alkali can be decolorized.

Brief introduction of Phycocyanin  

Phycocyanin is a dark blue powder which isolated from spirulina. It can be Mainly found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptophyta. The phycocyanin is usually also classified into C-phycocyanin and R-phycocyanin. The former is mainly present in cyanobacteria, while the latter is mainly present in red algae, both of them are present in cryptophyta. Its function is to absorb light (orange) and transmit light energy. It is both a protein and an excellent natural food coloring, as well as a good health food.

1.Phycocyanin is a very rare natural nutrient that is only found in cyanobacteria.

2.Phycocyanin is one of the rare pigment proteins in nature. It is not only bright in color, but also a nutrient-rich protein. It has a complete amino acid composition and high essential amino acid content.

Application :

1. Natural Food coloring /pigement : phycocyanin is a water-soluble pigment, non-toxic, pure blue, clear and pleasent color, and  itcan be widely used as a food coloring agent and cosmetic additive. For this product, we have E18 and E5 two specifications , E18 in power form , which is mostly used for food pigment, E 5 is in liquid form , it widely used for beverage .