Organic Phycocyanin Powder

Organic Phycocyanin Powder

Product Name: Organic Phycocyanin Powder
Origin plant: Spirulina
Appearance: Blue powder
CAS No.: 11016-15-2
Specifications (Purity): Food grade: A620/A280 ≥ 0.7 Cosmetic/Nutraceutical grade: E18, E25 (A620/A280 ≥ 1.0 – 2.0) Pharmaceutical/Research grade: A620/A280 ≥ 3.0 – 4.0
MOQ: 1kg
Sample: 10-20g for free
USA warehouses: YES
Certificate: HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, FDA
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Description
Technical Parameters

What is Organic Phycocyanin Powder?

 

Organic Phycocyanin Powder is a premium natural pigment-protein complex derived from a well-tended spirulina, which is known to possess the bright blue color and multi-purpose usage in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic sectors. To manufacturers, this ingredient not only provides them with a clean-label and plant-based option to synthetic colorants, but also a usable ingredient that can be used to meet the emerging natural and sustainable trend in product development. Premium formulations it is produced through advanced methods of water-based extraction that maintain the structure of its protein without compromising the quality of the product, and are therefore acceptable to high standards of organic production. It is a natural blue colouring system with high solubility and stability when used under controlled conditions, and can be used in beverages, confectionery, dairy alternatives, and bakery innovations in the food and beverage sector. Its natural origin and composition are appreciated by nutraceutical and dietary supplement companies and are included in powders, capsules, or liquid blends containing clean-label ingredients, where such traits are emphasized. In cosmetics and personal care, its distinct color and natural origin enable formulators to add it to skincare and beauty items, which would fit the transparency and sustainability requirements of the consumer.

 

Organic-Phycocyanin-Powder

 

COA

 

Item Specification Result
Appearance Blue fine powder Complies
Purity (A620/A280) ≥ 0.7 0.75
Loss on Drying ≤ 7.0% 5.60%
Ash ≤ 8.0% 6.20%
Bulk Density 0.3 – 0.6 g/ml 0.42
Solubility Water soluble, no insoluble particles Complies
pH (1% solution) 5.0 – 7.0 6.2
Heavy Metals (Pb) ≤ 2.0 mg/kg < 1.0
Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.5 mg/kg < 0.1
Mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg < 0.05
Arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg < 0.3
Microbiology    
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 cfu/g 320
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g 40
Coliforms ≤ 10 cfu/g < 10
E. coli Negative Negative
Salmonella Negative Negative

 

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Features

 

The physical and chemical characteristics of Phycocyanin Spirulina that enable a superior blend of physical and chemical characteristics to attain great values in industrial applications are what make this product a favorite in industries. It is a water-soluble pigment-protein complex, naturally present in spirulina, which gives it a strong and stable blue appearance not seen in nature. It is a light-absorbing and high-fluorescent molecule with phycocyanobilin chromophores that are attached to certain protein subunits and, consequently, shows high fluorescence in the orange-red region. This characteristic endows it not only with a natural colorant, but it can also be applied in research and diagnostic procedures. Powder is also small and lightweight and dispersible in aqueous systems, making it easy to provide even color distribution in formulations. Compared to most synthetic dyes, it has a clean, natural profile and a relatively high degree of purity when synthesized using organic-certified extraction. Its pH and temperature sensitivity necessitate a precise formulation, but its properties are well known and can be used by manufacturers to adapt to the needs of a product.

 

How to Store Properly?

 

1. Temperature Control

Store the product at a cool temperature, preferably 0-10 o C, to limit the loss of color intensity and retard the breakdown of functional integrity. Do not be exposed to a heat source or a change of temperature.

2. Light Protection

Keep it in the dark or in non-transparent containers because direct sunlight or powerful artificial light would slowly alter its stability and natural blue color.

3. Moisture Prevention

Note that the storage space should not be humid. Our packaging is moisture-resistant, but the quality of the powder is preserved by keeping the ambient humidity low so as to avoid clumping.

4. Air Exposure

After opening, it is important to seal the packaging tightly or rather change the contents to airtight containers with little or no exposure to air as a preventive of oxidation.

5. Inventory Rotation

Phycocyanin Powder should follow the first in first-in-first-out policy, whereby products must be used within the advised shelf life, and quality must be maintained in production.

 

Phycocyanin-usage

 

Recommended Usage

 

Blue Spirulina Phycocyanin Powder is commonly used by producers as a high-end natural colorant and functional ingredient in a broad product spectrum where clean-label and plant-based solutions are sought. It has been added as a formulation in other food and beverage products like functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and confectionery, as well as specialty bakery products, to provide a unique natural blue look and aid product differentiation. It finds application in the nutraceutical industry in powders, capsules, and liquid blends in which organic-certified ingredients enhance the product positioning and attract the health-conscious market segments. Outside these, personal care and cosmetic companies encapsulate it into skincare, haircare, and beauty formulations, where the core branding components are natural pigmentation and sustainable sourcing. It is also versatile in biotechnology and life science applications because it can offer value in diagnostic and analytical efforts due to its fluorescent properties. Purchasing Phycocyanin in large quantities, businesses get an opportunity to work with a versatile ingredient that not only adds to visual and functional characteristics but also corresponds to the global trends of consumers with authenticity, openness, and sustainability.

 

Certifications

 

Certifications

 

American warehouse

 

American-warehouse

 

Exhibitions

 

Exhibition

 

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