Wholesale Phycocyanin Powder in China
Sunjoy provides quality-assured, customizable phycocyanin powder for wholesale.
- CAS number: 11016-15-2; EINECS number: 234-248-8
- Related name: c-phycocyanin, C-PC, blue spirulina
- Appearance: blue fine powder
- Packaging: 1 kg aluminum foil bags, 5 kg aluminum foil bags, 10 kg aluminum foil bags, 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-liner plastic bags
What Is Phycocyanin Powder
Phycocyanin powder is extracted from spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). It is a natural blue pigment protein and the natural alternative to Brilliant Blue FCF. C-Phycocyanin is the primary active component.
In addition to its coloring properties, phycocyanin powder also provides functional benefits, including antioxidant support. Now, it is widely used in food, beverages, and other applications.
Applications of Sunjoy Phycocyanin Powder
For its natural blue color, advanced water solubility, and adjustable color value, phycocyanin powder is widely used in food and drink. As a natural blue food colorant, you can apply our food-grade phycocyanin powder to beverages, candies, gummies, ice cream, dairy products, baked goods, solid drinks, and other products.
Phycocyanin powder is a plant-extracted, natural blue food colorant. It also has potential anti-inflammatory capability. Combined with other nutrients, it can meet consumers’ demand for natural, plant-based health products. You can use this spirulina blue pigment in capsules, tablets, gummies, and nutritional powder.
Phycocyanin extract presents a unique blue color. If your brand emphasizes natural color sourcing, our cosmetic-grade products can be used in your skincare and makeup formulations.
Sunjoy phycocyanin extract powder exhibits natural fluorescence and high purity, enabling its use in fluorescent labeling. If your research needs natural markers in cells or bioanalysis, you can use our products.
More About Our Company
- Professional Phycocyanin Powder Supplier
- Features
- Extraction Process
- Certificate of Analysis
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing phycocyanin powder
- Well-established ISO and GMP-certified production facilities
- Meets EU, US, and CN market entrance regulations
- Customizable phycocyanin powder tailored to your needs
Natural Blue Pigment: Naturally extracted from spirulina, phycocyanin powder gives out a bright blue color. It can replace some artificial blue colorings to meet the demand for natural ingredients.
High Color Value: In addition to the standard E18 phycocyanin powder, we offer other color value specifications. Color value customization is also available.
100% Water Solubility: Our phycocyanin powder dissolves quickly in water, enabling its excellent compatibility in beverages, gummies, and other food formulations.
High Purity: After extraction and purification, we increase the phycocyanin protein assay in our powder, ensuring reliable color performance and product quality.
Batch Consistency: Through standardized manufacturing and multiple inspections during production processes, we strictly control the product appearance, performance, and quality.
Food-Grade Quality: Our phycocyanin powder complies with ISO, HACCP, FSSC, and GMP certificates. You can confidently use our ingredients in your food formulations.
Bulk Supply Capability: We have mature manufacturing lines and reliable raw material supplies, continuously providing high-quality phycocyanin powder.
Spirulina Cultivation: We use spirulina seed to cultivate spirulina biomass as our raw material. Gradually, we expand the cultivation scale to establish a stable spirulina culture medium. Thus, we ensure a stable supply of phycocyanin powder raw material.
Harvesting and Washing: After cultivation, we use professional mixer equipment and a mesh screen to gather spirulina from the culture medium. Then, we wash the mesh screen to remove impurities and get relatively pure spirulina.
Active Ingredient Releasing: The spirulina is subjected to aqueous extraction to release C-phycocyanin into water. Then, we use cell wall disruption technology to break spirulina’s cell wall, further releasing phycocyanin.
Filtration and Centrifugal Separation: We conduct filtration to remove undissolved cell debris and impurities. Then we use centrifugal separation to separate solid and liquid components, enhancing phycocyanin purity. Ultrafiltration is also used to concentrate and purify phycocyanin extracts.
Adding Trehalose: To maintain the structure of phycocyanin, we add trehalose to improve the reliability of phycocyanin during manufacturing and storage. Your phycocyanin powder will be stable during manufacturing and storage.
Powder Processing: To remove the moisture and get powder, we use spray drying. Then, we conduct powder sieving to improve powder uniformity. Quality inspections are required. Only powder that passes all tests can be packed and shipped.
Product Packaging: Our standard packaging includes 1 kg, 5 kg, or 10 kg in aluminum foil bags, and 25 kg fiber drums with inner double-liner plastic bags. Based on your requirements, the powder packaging is also customizable. No matter what packaging we use, we can protect your phycocyanin powder during shipment and storage.
| Product Name | Spirulina Extract (Phycocyanin) | |
| Physical and Chemical Property | Appearance | Blue fine powder |
| Smell | Characteristic | |
| Impurity | No visible impurity | |
| Particle Size | ≥95% through 80 mesh | |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤5g/100g | |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8g/100g | |
| Total Protein Content | ≥35% | |
| Color Value | ≥E18 (customizable) | |
| Purity | ≥1.5 | |
| pH | pH 5-7 | |
| Ingredients | Phycocyanin (spirulina extract) 50%-55%, trehalose 45%-50%, sodium citrate 0%-5% | |
| Residue Analysis | Heavy Metals | ≤10mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2.00mg/kg | |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.00mg/kg | |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1.00mg/kg | |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.5mg/kg | |
| PAH(BaP+CHR+BaA+BbFA) | ≤40μg/kg | |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | ≤5μg/kg | |
| Microbiological Tests | Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | |
| Coli- group | ≤10cfu/g | |
| E.Coli. | Negative/10g | |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g | |
| S.aureus | Negative/10g | |
| Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) | <20μg/kg | |
| Aflatoxin B1 | <5μg/kg | |
| Microcystins | <1μg/kg | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under the conditions below and in its original packaging | |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and light | |
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| Comparison | Phycocyanin Powder | Spirulina Powder |
| Source | Extracted from spirulina, purified for C-Phycocyanin | The entire spirulina biomass |
| Appearance | Blue powder | Green powder |
| Processing | Extracted and purified | Dried and ground |
| Main Component | C-phycocyanin | Proteins, chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, phycocyanin, etc. |
| Main Feature | Color value, natural blue pigment | Rich in nutrients |
| Main Applications | Natural food coloring, beverages, dietary supplements | Food powders, nutritional products |
Spirulina is the raw material of phycocyanin powder. After drying and grinding, the green powder you get is spirulina powder. Rather than a color pigment, it is more commonly used as a nutritional powder.
Phycocyanin powder is the blue pigment protein extracted from spirulina powder. Although it is also called blue spirulina, it is actually the phycocyanin powder rather than spirulina powder.
| HS Code | Product Classification | Application |
| 1302.19 | Other vegetable saps and extracts | The most common classification for phycocyanin powder is used as a natural extract ingredient |
| 3203.00 | Coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin | When phycocyanin powder is sold as a natural food colorant |
| 2106.90 | Food preparations not elsewhere specified | Some countries may classify the phycocyanin powder as a food ingredient |
The HS code is commonly determined by the product’s primary applications, ingredient characteristics, and customs classification requirements. It may vary in different countries’ customs. The most common HS code for phycocyanin powder is 1302.19, while 3203.00 and 2106.90 are also possible.
The main application of phycocyanin powder is as a clean-label color pigment. However, it also features benefits, like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties.
Antioxidant Support
Phycocyanin powder can neutralize reactive oxygen species and reduce oxidative stress. By doing so, phycocyanin can help protect cellular structures, which is important for maintaining long-term cellular functions. It can also help reduce muscle fatigue through its antioxidant functions.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Phycocyanin powder can inhibit pro-inflammatory enzymes such as COX-2 and iNOS. Thus, phycocyanin helps reduce chronic inflammation and improve body recovery.
Immune System Support
By stimulating the production of white blood cells, phycocyanin powder helps support cellular immunity, assisting the body in defending against infections and diseases.
Cardiovascular and Liver Support
Phycocyanin powder can also help regulate lipid metabolism. By helping remove toxins and heavy metals, phycocyanin powder supports liver health.
The E value is the color value. The higher the E value, the stronger the blue color. However, the high E-value phycocyanin powder is also less stable and more sensitive to processing. The choice of E value commonly depends on the application, color intensity, and the formulation requirements.
| E Value | Feature | Application |
| E6-E10 | Low E value, moderate color intensity at a budget-friendly cost | Solid beverages, candy castings, premixes, etc. |
| E18 | The most standard and versatile E value, balanced between color intensity, stability, and price | Beverages, dairy products, and other food applications |
| E25-E30 | High purity and intensive blue color, more sensitive to the processing environment | Premium food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics |
Besides these common E values, we can offer you phycocyanin extract powder at other color values. Our products are customizable for your business. If you are unsure about the E value choice, you can consult us. Based on your applications, we can offer you the ideal solutions at a competitive price.
Contact Us
If you are looking for a reliable phycocyanin powder supplier, Sunjoy is your ideal choice. We provide you with the most suitable ingredient solutions for your business. Don’t hesitate to contact us and get your customized phycocyanin powder!
