Food Grade Pure Blue Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Powder Natural Pigment Herb Extract
What’s the Phycocyanin Powder?
Phycocyanin Powder is a natural, vibrant blue pigment-protein complex extracted from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). As one of the rarest blue pigments found in nature, it is not only prized for its brilliant sky-blue hue but also for its exceptional nutritional profile. Often referred to as "Magic Blue" or a "Diamond among Foods," Phycocyanin is a potent water-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in cellular protection and immune support.
Structurally, it belongs to the phycobiliprotein family and serves as a key light-harvesting nutrient for the algae. In the modern wellness and food industries, it has become a premium alternative to synthetic dyes, serving as a high-purity superfood ingredient for functional beverages, health supplements, and natural cosmetics. Its unique ability to combine aesthetic appeal with powerful biological benefits makes it a cornerstone of clean-label innovation.
Speicifictaion
We provide various grades of Phycocyanin ranging from E6 to E40 to meet specific requirements for color intensity and purity.
| Grade (Color Value) | Product Type | Appearance | Key Features | Primary Applications |
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| E6 / E10 | Standard Food Grade | Blue Fine Powder | Cost-effective; 100% Water Soluble | Confectionery, Ice Cream, Bakery |
| E18 | Premium Grade | Brilliant Blue Powder | High color saturation; Pure taste | Beverages, Health Supplements, Superfoods |
| E25 | Nutraceutical Grade | Deep Blue Fine Powder | High Phycocyanin content; Bioactive | Tablets, Capsules, Functional Drinks |
| E40 | Clinical/Cosmetic Grade | Ultramarine Blue Powder | Ultra-pure; Maximum antioxidant activity | Skincare, Laboratory Research, Anti-aging |
Certificate of Analysis
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General Information |
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Botanical Name: |
Phycocyanin |
Plant Origin |
Spirulina |
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Batch # |
CRSL251215 |
Produce date |
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Report Date |
2025-12-15 |
QTY |
500kg |
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Expiry Date |
2027-12-13 |
Package |
25kg/drum |
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Specification |
Method Result |
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Physical Property |
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Appearance |
Blue Fine Powder |
Organoleptic Conforms |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic Conforms |
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Solubility |
Water soluble |
Organoleptic Conforms |
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Mesh Size |
100% through 80% mesh size |
USP32<786> Conforms |
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General Analysis |
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Color Value(10%E618nm) |
>180 Unit |
*As per below |
187 |
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Loss on Drying |
≤7.0% |
Eur.Ph.6.0[2.8.17] |
4.9% |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
Eur.Ph.6.0[2.4.16] 3.2% |
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10%PH |
5.5-6.5 |
PH meter 6.0 |
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Bulk Density |
35.0~50.0g/100ml |
USP <616> 41.3g/100ml |
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Contaminants |
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Solvents Residue |
Eur.Ph 6.0<2.4.24> Conforms |
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Pesticides Residue |
Meet USP32<561> |
USP32<561> Conforms |
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Lead(Pb) |
≤1.0mg/kg |
Eur.Ph6.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS 0.4 |
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Arsenic(As) |
≤1.0mg/kg |
Eur.Ph6.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS 0.2 |
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Cadmium(Cd) |
≤0.2mg/kg |
Eur.Ph6.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS 0.04 |
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Mercury(Hg) |
≤0.1mg/kg |
Eur.Ph6.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS 0.02 |
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Microbiological |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1000cfu/g |
USP30<61> 720 |
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Yeast &Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
USP30<61> 56 |
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E.Coli. |
Negative |
USP30<62> Conforms |
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S.aureus |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative |
USP30<62> Conforms |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
USP30<62> Conforms |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the conditions below, no antioxidant used |
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Package |
25 kg/carton outside and double food plastic bags inside. |
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Storage |
Store in a cool,dry place away from Moisture, Light, Oxygen |
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