Product Name |
Blue spirulina (spirulina extract, phycocyanin) |
Specification |
E18 |
Colour Value |
≥180 (E10% 618 nm in distilled water) |
Ingredients |
30% Trehalose, 5% sodium citrate |
Characteristic |
Blue powder, with red fluorescence |
Solubility |
Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, and lipid |
Nutritional Content |
Rich in protein and a variety of essential amino acids, powerful antioxidants |
Manufacturer |
idobio co,.ltd |
Origin |
China |
Many people may wonder: What is blue spirulina(spirulina extract, c-phycocyanin)? Actually, blue spirulina (spirulina extract, phycocyanin) is a kind of protein-binding pigment, with the same properties as protein. It has poor stability to heat, light, and acid, while it is stable under weak acid and neutral conditions (PH4. 5-8). However, will occur precipitation phenomenon under acid conditions, and strong alkalis can make phycocyanin discolored it has poor stability to metal ions and poor chromaticity.
Product Applications
1. Natural food colorant: Food and beverage (gum, candy, ice cream, blue smoothies, frozen desserts, puddings, solid beverages, baking, noodles, etc).
2. Cosmetic field: It has functions like anti-allergy, antioxidant, moisturizing, antiphlogistic, etc.
3. Medical and health care: dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals.

What’s the difference between E10, E18, M18, E25, E30 and Spirulina Liquid Extract?
- The color value, ingredient and content of phycocyanin varied with the type of phycocyanin. The larger the number, the higher the color value, the higher the content of phycocyanin, and the fewer other ingredients.
- The difference between E18 and M18: E18 ingredients: 30% trehalose; M18 ingredients: 30% maltodextrin.
- E18 is the most widely used specification in the world, with high-cost performance and excellent solubility, which is our most recommended specification.
- Application: E10 and E18 are suitable for food and beverage, E25 and E30 can be used for medical and nutritional care.
- E10, E18, M18, E25, and E30 are in the form of powder. No water can prevent oxidation and degrade blue protein. Therefore, phycocyanin can be preserved for several years.
- Spirulina liquid extract is a kind of blue honey-like liquid, which dissolves quickly, avoids dust flying and is more convenient to use.
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