Phycocyanin powder
is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Phycocyanin is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll. All phycobiliproteins are water-soluble, so they cannot exist within the membrane-like carotenoids can Instead, phycobiliproteins aggregate to form clusters that adhere to the membrane called phycobilisomes. Phycocyanin is a characteristic light blue color, absorbing orange and red light, particularly near 620 nm (depending on which specific type it is), and emits fluorescence at about 650 nm (also depending on which type it is).
Product Description
Basic Information | |
Product Name | Spirulina E18, Phycocyanin Powder |
Active Ingredient | Protein |
Specification | 25% |
Appearance | Blue Fine Powder |
Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
Physical Characteristics | |
Moisture | ≤4% |
Ash Content | ≤5% |
Salmonella | NO |
Microbiological Assay | |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g |
NO | |
E.coli | NO |
Packing&Shipping&Storage | |
Packing | 1kg/bag 25kg/Drum |
Shipping | Below 300kg By Air, Above 300kg By Sea |
Storage | Placed in a cool and dry place, avoid light and high-temperature |
Shelf Life | 24months |
Sample | 10-20g free sample |
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Function&Application
Phycocyanin powder can be used in many practices, it is particularly used in medicine and foods applications. It can also be used in genetics, where it acts as a tracer due to its natural fluorescence.
1. It has both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties.
2. It also prevents astrogliosis and glial inflammation.
3. It is found to have hepatotoxicity protection.
4. It has anti-cancer effects.
5. It can be used as a natural blue food coloring.
