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Phycocyanin (PC) is a natural water-soluble blue pigment-protein extracted from Spirulina platensis. It is the only natural blue colorant approved by FDA and EU. Rich in essential amino acids, it delivers powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting effects. Widely used in natural food coloring, dietary supplements and skincare products.
Phycocyanin is a water-soluble natural blue pigment-protein extracted from Spirulina via low-temperature water extraction. Classified as phycobiliprotein, it appears as bright dark blue fine powder soluble in water but insoluble in oil and alcohol, with red fluorescence. It is the world’s only approved natural blue food colorant.
| ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS | Test method |
| Sensory requirements | |||
| Color | Blue-green or dark blue-green, uniform color | Complies | Visual |
| Taste and smell | No odor with a slight taste of seaweed | Complies | Visual |
| impurity | No normal visual acuity can see mildew, obvious debris | Complies | Visual |
| Appearance | Uniform powder, no clumping | Complies | Visual |
| Physical and chemical index | |||
| Loss on Drying,% | ≤7.0 | 6.12 | GB 50093-2010 |
| Ash,% | ≤8.0 | 6.97 | GB 50094-2010 |
| Protein,% | ≥60.0 | 64.50 | GB 5009.5-2010 |
| Total carotenoids,mg/100g | ≥150.0 | 370 | GB 5009.5-2010 |
| Heavy metals | |||
| Pb, mg/kg | ≤2.0 | 0.03 | GB 500912-2010 |
| As, mg/kg | ≤1.0 | 0.48 | GB/T5009.011-2003 |
| Hg, mg/kg | ≤0.05 | <0.01 | GB/T5009.17-2003 |
| pb, mg/kg | ≤0.1 | 0 | GB/T5009.15-2003 |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count,cfu/g | ≤100000 | ≤7800 | GB 47892-2010 |
| Yeast & Moulds,cfu/g | ≤50 | ≤10 | GB 478915-2010 |
| E.Coli,mpn/g | ≤30 | ≤10 | GBT4789.03-2003 |
| Salmonella, per 25g | Negative | Negative | GB 47894-2010 |
| Weight | Packing method |
| 1kg | bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs, 25kg or more | by Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery method | Delivery time | Destination |
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex | 3-7days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| more than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35days | Door to port |
Phycocyanin is a natural, water-soluble blue pigment-protein extracted from Spirulina platensis. It is recognized as the only natural blue colorant approved by both the FDA and EU, functioning as a nutrient-rich protein that contains essential amino acids.
Phycocyanin is widely used in three major fields: natural food coloring (such as candies, ice creams, and drinks), dietary supplements (like immunity and anti-fatigue products), and skincare & cosmetics (including repair serums and calming creams).
The E value (such as E6, E10, E18, E25, and E40) indicates the color strength of Phycocyanin. A higher E value corresponds to a higher concentration of the blue pigment.
No, Phycocyanin is a water-soluble pigment. It is easily soluble in water, delivering a clear and bright blue color, but it remains insoluble in oil and alcohol.
For 1kg orders, we pack Phycocyanin in double plastic bags with an aluminum foil bag inside and a box outside. For larger orders of 10kg, 25kg, or more, they are shipped in drums or cartons with double layers of plastic bags inside.
Delivery options depend on weight. Standard courier services (EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx) take 3-7 days for door-to-door delivery. Air freight takes 3-7 days to the airport, while sea freight takes 10-35 days to the destination port.
