Phycocyanin powder

Phycocyanin Powder Details:

Color Value: E3, E6, E18, E25
Certificate: FSSC22000; ISO14001; ISO9001; GMP; HACCP; Kosher; Halal
Annual Production Capacity: More than 100 tons

Shelf Life: 24 months

Solvents: Water
Features: Fine powder; Non-GMO; Non-ETO; Non-Radiation; USP&EP Standard; Allergen (soy, gluten) free; Beautiful blue pigment.

Application: Pharmaceutical and medicine; Dietary supplement; Basic nutritional ingredients; Food and beverages; Food additives and Cosmetics; Nature pigment, etc.

Main function: Natural blue pigment, antioxidant and enhances immunity.

Product Introduction:

Phycocyanin is the active edible protein obtained by extracting edible spirulina with pure water and purifying it with membrane separation technology which is the most unique active substance in the nutritional components of spirulina. It not only has a rare and beautiful sky blue appearance naturally, but also can be used as a perfect ingredient in various foods and beverages, giving the product a unique and bright blue color, so we can call it a blue pigment. It also has multiple nutritional and health functions, such as enhancing immunity, antioxidant, anti-aging, liver protection, etc. Application range could be in various functional foods, nutritional foods, ice cream, beverages, cakes, ice cream, smoothies, candies, yogurt, cookies, chocolate, coffee, cosmetics, etc.

Phycocyanin Specification:

Remark: If you have any special request for quality, please send us email and we can check it for you accordingly.

Production Process:

Spirulina dissolution→Filtration→Concentration→Separation→Concentration→Spray drying→Sieving&Mixing→Drying (sterilization)→Inner packaging→Metal detection→Outer packaging→Finished products

What’s the main application of phycocyanin?

Phycocyanin has a wide range of applications, including food, medicine, cosmetics, scientific research, and more. ‌‌

1. In the food industry, phycocyanin, as a natural food coloring, is widely used in pastries, candies, beverages, dairy products, and other foods to add a fresh and natural blue hue. Its non-toxic and stable characteristics make it highly favored in the food industry.

2. In the field of medicine, phycocyanin is rich in essential amino acids for the human body, which can effectively supplement human nutrition and enhance physical fitness. In addition, it also has significant antioxidant capacity, which can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce cell damage, and delay the aging process. Research has shown that phycocyanin can also promote the generation of red blood cell colonies, increase hemoglobin levels, and have a significant effect on improving anemia symptoms. It is also used as an adjuvant therapy for cancer, to enhance immunity, and to prevent diseases.

3. In the field of cosmetics, phycocyanin has excellent moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, which can penetrate deep into the skin, provide sufficient moisture and nutrition, and improve skin dryness, fine lines and other problems. Its antioxidant properties can effectively resist the damage of the external environment to the skin, protecting skin cells from the invasion of free radicals.

4. In terms of scientific research, phycocyanin has become an important reagent in biology, chemistry, and cytology experiments due to its unique fluorescent properties. Its photosensitivity also provides a new idea for photodynamic therapy. Through specific wavelength light excitation, phycocyanin can produce toxicity and induce tumor cell apoptosis.

5. In addition, phycocyanin has shown potential application value in fields such as environmental protection and agriculture. For example, in the field of environmental protection, it can serve as a biological indicator to monitor water pollution; In the field of agriculture, phycocyanin may serve as a plant growth regulator or raw material for biopesticides, promoting crop growth and improving the quality of agricultural products.

FAQ:

1: How can I get a sample?

We can offer 20-200g free sample for your testing based on different products.

2: MOQ(Minimum Order Quantity)

It is ok for 1kg-10kg for trail order, for bulk order, MOQ is 25kg.

3: How do you control like pesticides residue, heavy metal, microbio, physical index or other Hazardous substances for each product?

We control them from raw material, will ask raw material supplier to test. After all items are qualified, materials are accepted by us. For heavy metal, microbio and physical index like assay finished products, we test in factory lab, for pesticides residue and other index we test it in third lab such as SGS and Eurofins or based on customer’s request.   

4: When I will get reply for my inquiry?

Our sales will reply you within 24hours, if it is very urgent, please call us directly.