We Longze company supplies phycocyanin powder extracted from Spirulina. It is usually used as natural blue pigment for healthy food coloring.
Phycocyanin belongs to the Phycobiliprotein. Phycocyanin is a water-soluble protein divided into three major categories: phycoerythrin (PE), phycocyanin (PC) and allophycocyanin (A-PC). The current study found that phycocyanin has a certain medical value, can promote the immune system to improve the ability to resist various diseases, at the same time, spirulina phycocyanin also inhibits some cancer cells.
We supply phycocyanin with color value of E18 (E10%618 ≥180) used as natural colorant in foods and supplements industry.
Specification of Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Powder E18
Applications of Phycocyanin E18 Powder ?
1. Phycocyanin, which is mainly found in the inner capsule membrane of cyanobacteria, is a key pigment for photosynthetic reaction of algae. It is widely used as a food additive in the coloration of food production such as ice cream, confectionery and cakes. It is used as immunofluorescence in clinical medicine. Agents and anti-tumor drugs.
2. The phycocyanin in spirulina plays an important role as an antioxidant in many biological systems. By studying the spirulina fermented by lactic acid bacteria, it was found that during the fermentation process, the total phenolic substances increased to 1.73 times after the cell wall biodegraded, and the released small molecules had stronger antioxidant activity.
3. Spirulina is an important source of phycocyanin, a pigment that has significant antioxidant properties and is also critical for skin care. Therefore, the development of antioxidant functional foods and UV protection products using spirulina has a good application prospect.
Nutritional information of Phycocyanin Powder ?
The nutrients contained in phycocyanin:
(1) Phycocyanin is rich in vitamin B12 and iron, and participates in the formation of red blood cells. It is an important component of heme and improves anemia.
(2) Phycocyanin contains vitamin E, which has antioxidant effects and protects cells from free radical damage.
(3) Rich in carotene (vitamin A) to help maintain normal visual and healthy skin and bone growth.
(4) It is rich in vitamin B1, B6, soot and zinc, manganese, copper, selenium and other essential trace elements, which can maintain the health of the human heart, nerves and digestive system.
(5) The protein content of cyanobacteria accounts for 60-70%, which is 30-35% higher than that of soybean, 18-22% of beef, 12-16% of egg, 8% of tofu, and 3% of milk
The advantage of our manufacturer:
1. Our manufacturer of phycocyanin is a high technology manufacturer specilized in the production of Phycocyanin. Our production capacity is around 200MT phycocyanin per year.
2. Our manufacturer is ISO9000,ISO22000,HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER Verified.
3. We can offer Food grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, and Reagent Grade phycocyanin with different color value for various appilcations.
4. Our manufacturer owns several Patents regarding the production and application of Phycocyanin.
5. We have Professional sales team that would provide quick responses to your inquiries.
Shelf Life: 2 years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.
The standard package is 25kg/drum with two plastic-bags inside
Shipment: Prompt (Within 7-15 working days after receiving your payment or L/C)
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Longze Company owns a professional team in food, medicine and chemistry fields. We devote ourselves to solving high-tech problems in food industry and give you specialized, comprehensive and timely service. Longze Company has a strict quality control system, which can ensure the quality of the products offered to our customers.
Xi’an Longze Biotechnology Co.,Ltd specializes in manufacturing health food supplements. The company is located in Xi’an City. Since it was established, based on rich herb resources of Changbai Mountain and Greater Khingan Mountains area, Longze Company is engaged in developing and producing herbs active ingredients for our customers and promotes healthy development of food industry.
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