Phycocyanin
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Blue Spirulina
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
11016-15-2
EC
234-248-8
Food Code
Phycocyanin is a blue-colored protein pigment extracted from Spirulina platensis. It exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and fluorescent properties.
Phycocyanin
Used in natural food coloring, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and diagnostic reagents. Also serves as a fluorescence marker in biotechnology.
Non-toxic and food-grade. Protect from light, heat, and oxidation to maintain color stability.
Delivered in 1–5 kg aluminum foil pouches or 25 kg drums. Store at 5–15 °C, dark and dry.
