Food Grade Blue Spirulina Phycocyanin Powder Phycocyanin Tablet Pigment
Product Description
Phycocyanin is a vibrant pigment belonging to the esteemed light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, alongside notable members such as allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Acting as an accessory pigment to chlorophyll, these phycobiliproteins are distinctively water-soluble, differing from membrane-dwelling carotenoids. Instead, they form aggregate clusters known as phycobilisomes, which adhere to the membrane.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance |
Blue fine powder |
Odour |
Characteristic |
Mesh Size |
NLT 98% through 80 mesh |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
Ignition Ash |
≤5.0% |
Phycocyanin |
E18.0±5% |
As |
<2mg/kg |
Pb |
<1mg/kg |
Cd |
<0.2ppm |
Hg |
<0.1ppm |
Pesticides |
Not Detected, According to EU /USDA/Mexico/Canada Organic regulations |
Optimal Storage Guidelines:
Ensure product integrity by storing in sealed containers at a consistently cool and dry location for up to 24 months.
Keep the product protected from direct light, moisture, and potential pest intrusion. Ideally maintain the environment at temperatures below 25°C.
Outstanding Benefits:
1) Renowned as the premier source for antioxidant protection, it significantly boosts the health and vitality of the human immune system.
2) Hailed as one of nature's most potent "superfoods," offering unparalleled health benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 100kg
2. Key Ingredient: Porphyrin chlorophyll-protein found in Cyanobacteria
3. Defining Characteristic: A vibrant blue powder that is water-soluble yet insoluble in alcohol and lipids.
Phycocyanin, the bluish pigment essential for blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria), plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.
This pigment comprises up to 20% of the protein in cyanobacteria, attaching itself to photosynthesizing membranes.
Functioning as a nitrogen-storing molecule, phycocyanin contains no metal and is celebrated for its remarkable stability.
Moreover, phycocyanin serves as a potent antioxidant, effectively scavenging OH and RO radicals. It may also function
comparably to certain NSAIDs in addressing inflammation and exhibits beneficial effects on liver microsomal lipid peroxidation.
Fluorescent pigments derived from phycocyanin, like C-phycocyanin and Allophycocyanin, offer valuable utility to researchers, particularly
in immunoassay kits. Phycocyanin selectively binds to specific cells, simplifying targeted research endeavors.
Additionally, due to its safety, it is utilized as a natural coloring agent in biological research and various food and cosmetic products.
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