Phycocyanin (Spirulina Extract)
☆ Specification
| Testing Item | Specification | Test Method |
| Appearance | Fine dark blue powder | Visual |
| Identification | Complied to Standard | UV Spectrum Method |
| Sensory | Characteristic | Smell |
| Solubility | Water Soluble | Visual |
| Ash | ≤8.0% | GB 5009.4-2016 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8.0% | Heat & Weight |
| Color Value (10％E618nm) | ≥40unit | UV Method |
| Particle Size | 95% through 80 mesh | AOAC 973.03 |
| Inorganic arsenic | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP/MS or AAS |
| Lead | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP/MS or AAS |
| Cadmium | ≤0. 1ppm | ICP/MS or AAS |
| Mercury | ≤0. 1ppm | ICP/MS or AAS |
| Aerobic Plate Count | ≤1,000 cfu/g | GB 4789.2-2016 |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g | GB 4789.15-2016 |
| Coliform | ＜10 cfu/g | AOAC 966.24 |
| E.coli | Negative/10g | USP <2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g | USP <2022> |
| Bacillus cereus | ≤ 100 cfu/g | USP <2022> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/10g | USP <2022> |
| Aflatoxins（B1+B2+G1+G2） | < 20 ppb | HPLC |
| Aflatoxins B1 | < 5ppb | HPLC |
| Microcystins | <1ppb | HPLC |
☆ Application
Phycocyanin is widely used in the field of food health, as a natural pigment, nutritional supplement, antioxidant, etc., has a variety of health benefits. Studies have shown that phycocyanin in vitro has been shown to stimulate the formation of red blood cell colonies, similar to erythropoietin (EPO). Phycocyanin can help regulate the synthesis of a variety of important enzymes needed by the human body, which plays an important role in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, and can also regulate the human immune system, enhance the function of the immune system, and improve the human body's resistance to disease. The specific application of phycocyanin is reflected in the following aspects
(1)natural pigment: phycocyanin is a water-soluble pigment, pure blue, clear and lovely, and can be used as a food coloring agent and cosmetic additive. And it's a very rich protein in itself.
(2)Nutritional supplement: phycocyanin is rich in protein and amino acids, and can be used as a nutritional supplement to be added to protein powder, energy bar and other products.
(3)Antioxidants: phycocyanin is rich in protein and amino acids, and can be used as a nutritional supplement to be added to protein powder, energy bars and other products.
(4) Immune regulation: phycocyanin can enhance immunity and is used in health food and dietary supplements.
(5) Anti-inflammatory effect: phycocyanin can enhance immunity and is used in health food and dietary supplements.
(6) Weight loss food: phycocyanin can enhance immunity and is used in health food and dietary supplements.
(7) Food preservation: phycocyanin can enhance immunity and is used in health food and dietary supplements.
☆ Shelf-Life
24 Months
☆ Pack Size
5 kg/bag, 10kgs/drum
☆ Package & Storage
☆ Storage: Store in a cool, dry and dark place, sealed. This product easily absorbs moisture and forms lumps, so the opened product should be sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.