Phycocyanin is a pigment from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll. All phycobiliproteins are water-soluble and therefore cannot exist within the membrane as do carotenoids, but aggregate forming clusters that adhere to the membrane called phycobilisomes.
| Product Name | Spirulina Algae Extract Phycocyanin | Latin Name | / |
Part Used | Whole herb | Appearance | Dark blue fine powder |
Specification | E18,E25 | ||
Application | 1.Used in the Nutritional food. 2.Used in the healthcare food. 3.Used in the cosmetics. | ||
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight | ||
Shelf Life | 24 months if sealed and stored properly | ||
Sterilization Method | High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Item | Specification | Test result |
| Extract Ratio | / | / |
Physical Control | ||
Appearance | Dark Blue fine powder | Conforms |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
Part Used | Whole herb | Conforms |
Extract Solvent | Water & Ethonal | Conforms |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Ash | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Particle size | 98% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Allergens | None | Conforms |
Chemical Control | ||
Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms |
Arsenic | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Lead | NMT 3ppm | Conforms |
Cadmium | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Mercury | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms |
Microbiological Control | ||
Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
Yeast & Mold | 1,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
