Phycocyanin E18
Phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis
About This Product
Natural blue pigment-protein complex extracted from Spirulina. Standardized to deliver color value ≥180 CU. Valued for antioxidant properties and vibrant color in nutraceuticals, functional foods, beverages, and cosmetics.
Quick Specifications
- Purity:
- E18 Grade
- Color Value:
- ≥180 CU
Product Information
Ingredients
Phycocyanin extracted from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)
Status
Natural extract, Non-GMO. Country of Origin: India
Product Processing
Water extraction, filtration, and spray drying. Produced under GMP & HACCP norms.
Technical Specifications
Organoleptic Description
- Appearance
- Bright Dark Blue Powder
- Flavor
- N/A
- Odor
- Characteristic mild odor
Physical-Chemical Characteristics
- Colour Value (CU)
- ≥180
- Crude Phycocyanin
- ≥50%
- Loss on Drying
- ≤7%
- Protein
- ≥50%
- Pure Phycocyanin
- ≥20%
- Solubility
- 100% in Water
- Total Ash
- ≤7%
Microbiological Characteristics
- E. coli
- Absent in 10 g
- Salmonella
- Absent in 10 g
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Absent in 25 g
- Total Plate Count
- ≤2,000 cfu/g
- Yeast & Moulds
- ≤200 cfu/g
Additional Information
Heavy Metals
Lead ≤1.0 mg/kg, Arsenic ≤1 mg/kg, Cadmium ≤0.5 mg/kg, Mercury ≤0.1 mg/kg
Shelf Life
18 months when stored in recommended conditions
Product Packaging
Sealed in aluminium multilayer bags, nitrogen flushed and vacuum packed
Remarks
- Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep container tightly closed
- Light-sensitive - protect from direct light exposure
- Natural blue colorant suitable for food and cosmetic applications
- Product is natural and may show minor variations in colour intensity
- All values represent acceptance limits, not batch results
- Analytical testing performed using validated methods (USP, AOAC, ISO)
- Product is natural and may show minor variations in colour intensity
- Results may vary within normal analytical uncertainty
- Source: Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)
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