Phycocyanin protein manufacturer
Phycocyanin is a natural blue colorant, pure natural extract from Spirulina, it is the main part of the spirulina blue color, it is protein combined pigment, has the same character with protein.
Phycocyanin protein features
1. Good soluble in water: We can see blue granule or powder with our naked eyes, It is water-soluble It is absolute a natural pigment abstracted from the sporus of Spirulina Arthorspira platenis by modern biotechnology
2. Has a slightly sweet taste and is a bright blue, transparent with fluorescence characteristic, unstable in heat and precipitated under ph4.5 because of the protein bonding pigment unstable in light.
Phycocyanin protein specification table
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | Blue fine powder |
| Raw Material | Spirulina |
| Solubility | Water Soluble. 100% in DW |
| Particle Size | 100%Through 80 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | Max 7% |
| Aerobic microorganisms | Max.1000 cfu/g |
| Heavy Metals | Max. 10ppm |
| Package | 20kg/bag |
Phycocyanin protein Application
- As medicines raw materials for anti-inflammatory and regulating menstruation, it is mainly used in the pharmaceutical field;
- As products of health products, it is widely used in the field of healthcare products;
- As colorant and seasoning, it is mainly used as a food and beverage field. It also could be applied in the cosmetic field, it is able to nourish and cure the skin.