Blue Spirulina Extract (Phycocyanin)
Natural blue pigment phycocyanin from spirulina, standardized by color value (E18, E25, E40), for the food industry.
Technical specification
- Specification
- E18, E25, E40
- Form
- Powder
- Appearance
- Blue Fine Powder
- Solubility
- Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and oil
- MOQ
- 1 Kg
- Shelf life
- 2 Years
- Availability
- In Stock
- Certifications
- Organic, FDA, ISO, Kosher, Halal
- Free Sample
- Avaliable
- Private Label
- Avaliable
Description
Blue spirulina extract, known as phycocyanin, is a natural food colorant extracted from the cyanobacterium Spirulina platensis. It presents as a fine blue powder, characterized by high water solubility and insolubility in alcohol and oil. The product is standardized by color value, denoted as E18, E25, or E40, indicating the intensity of the blue hue. Phycocyanin is stable across a wide pH range but sensitive to high temperatures and light, which should be considered during application. For purchasers, Organic, FDA, ISO, Kosher, Halal certifications are crucial, confirming its safety and suitability for use in food products. The product has a shelf life of 2 years under proper storage conditions. This ingredient serves as an excellent alternative to synthetic colorants, offering a vibrant blue shade.
Applications
Used in the food industry for coloring beverages, confectionery, dairy products, desserts, and functional foods.
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