Phycocyanin CAS 11016-15-2

Introduction

Phycocyanin is a blue powder. It is a blue pigment extracted from spirulina and a pure natural food pigment.

Phycocyanin is one of the rare pigment proteins in nature. It is not only bright in colour but also a nutritious protein. It is also a good health food.

 Application

1. Phycocyanin is a water-soluble pigment, pure blue, clear and lovely, and can be used as a food colourant and cosmetic additive.

2. It is a natural blue pigment approved by the US FDA and a blue pigment allowed to be used in EU food. It has been included in the food additive catalogue in many places (including China).

3. Phycocyanin is a dark blue pigment extracted from spirulina. It is one of the rare pigment proteins in nature. It is not only bright in colour but also a nutritious protein with a complete amino acid composition and a high content of essential amino acids. It is both a protein and an excellent natural food pigment. It also has health benefits such as antioxidant and anti-radiation properties.

4. Phycocyanin products are called spirulina extracts in EU and US regulations and are used as natural pigments. This is the consumption area of ​​phycocyanin. Currently, the EU has banned the use of chemically synthesised blue pigments in food, which means that phycocyanin is an edible natural blue pigment in the EU. Some customers also use it in health products and cosmetics.

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