blue spirulina

Blue Spirulina Phycocyanin Powder — Natural Blue Colorant & Functional Superfood Ingredient for B2B Supply

Blue Spirulina Phycocyanin Powder is a highly pure, water-soluble pigment-protein complex isolated from Arthrospira platensis by Shaanxi New Things Biotech. Available in specs E6 through E40, it cleanly substitutes synthetic dyes like FD&C Blue No. 1 with a vivid electric blue. Each batch is tested both by UV and HPLC methods and is compliant to ISO 9001, KOSHER and HALAL. Made for trustworthy B2B purchasing, whatever the size, it has available stock and a 2-3 working day despatch, and is available in flexible 25kg drum or bespoke packaging.

Product Specifications

Product Characteristics & Key Advantages

Premium natural colourant with a beautiful, even tone. The source of Phycocyanin in this product is from improved extraction of top quality Spirulina platensis resulting in a deep, electric cyan-blue powder. It includes no chlorophyll, fishy smell or the green colouring of entire spirulina, making it perfect for clean-label products.

Excellent solubility in water and processing stability. The super fine micronized powder dissolves fast and completely in water, without residue or sedimentation. This makes it very suitable for beverages, dairy goods, confectionary and gel based applications where visual clarity is important.”

Functional antioxidant property other than colour. Phycocyanin possesses well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. It is important as a colourant but also as a bioactive component in nutraceuticals and functional food items since it contributes in neutralising free radicals.

Applications Across Industries

Food & Beverage: The ingredient is extensively adopted as a substitute for synthetic blue hues in ice cream, hard candy, jelly, chocolate coatings, functional beverages and smoothie goods. The E-value specification can be modified to change the colour range from cyan to deep blue, offering formulators precise control over the shade intensity.

Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Phycocyanin is sold as a formulation for immune support, antioxidant protection and overall wellness. It can be simply added to capsules, pills, effervescent powders and stick packs without changing the solubility or flow properties.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Suitable for use in serums, masks, and topical formulas for skin health and oxidative stress based on its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. Rich colour also provides an obvious product differentiator for luxury brands of cosmetics.

Biotechnology & Research: Phycocyanin is used as a fluorescent marker in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and immunoassay applications. It is also used in environmental water testing to detect Cyanobacteria.

Quality Assurance and Safety

Each batch of blue spirulina is subjected to a multi-stage quality control process. The raw materials are verified for identity prior to processing. Both UV spectrophotometry and HPLC confirm active phycocyanin concentration, so you have not just visual judgements, but documented, quantitative purity data.

Microbial limits, heavy metal concentration and possible pollutants are all checked by advanced analytical equipment like as HPLC and GC-MS. Third party test reports are available upon request.

The product is ISO 9001 certified, KOSHER certified and HALAL certified and enables regulatory approval workflows in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets. Traceability is kept from the sourcing of raw algae to the delivery of the finished product.

Our Factory

Shaanxi New Things Biotech has a sophisticated GMP-compliant production facility in Xi’an, featuring supercritical fluid extraction equipment, molecular distillation technologies and automatic production lines.

We have a professional R&D Centre and Quality Control Centre to optimise the process and create formulas continuously. With a digital manufacturing management system, the facility tracks every stage of the production process, from raw material intake to outgoing shipments, assuring full traceability of batches and consistent quality of output.

Production capacity is adjustable. Whether your requirement is for kilogram scale trial batches for formulation testing or full commercial volumes, the facility can meet your timetable and specification requirements.

Storage and Handling Guidelines

• Storage temperature: Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
• Light exposure: Store in a light resistant container. Protect from direct sunlight.
• Humidity: Store dry; keep tightly closed after each use
• Shelf life: 24 months under optimal storage conditions
• Handling: Avoid prolonged exposure to high heat during formulation to preserve pigment integrity

For heat-sensitive applications, we recommend formulation at lower temperatures and end-stage addition. Our technical staff has detailed formulation instructions available.

Packing and Delivery

Standard packing: 25kg/drum with vacuum composite film and inside aluminium foil nitrogen filled bags to keep the colour stable and avoid oxidation during the transport.

We offer custom packaging, including retail-ready numbers in smaller sizes, light-resistant bottles, multilingual labelling, and anti-counterfeiting solutions for brand protection. OEM and ODM service enables buyers to build their own brands.

All orders are shipped within 2-3 working days from confirmation. We can ship via courier, air freight or ocean freight depending on the volume of the order and the destination.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between the product and regular green spirulina?

A: Regular spirulina is whole-cell algae with a green color from chlorophyll. Our product is the extracted phycocyanin fraction — pure, blue, with no fishy odor and a more targeted functional and colorant profile.

Q: Will the blue color fade under heat or acidic conditions?

A: Phycocyanin has natural sensitivity to extreme heat and low pH. Our refined extraction grades offer improved stability, and we provide formulation guidelines to help minimize pigment degradation in commercial processing.

Q: Does it dissolve completely without leaving residue?

A: Yes. The micronized powder dissolves rapidly and completely in water, producing a clear, vibrant blue solution with no sedimentation — suitable for beverages, dairy, and transparent gel products.

Q: What E-value specification should I choose?

A: E6–E18 suits general food coloring and beverage applications. E25–E40 is recommended for nutraceutical use, high-intensity coloring, or biotech applications where higher purity is required.

Q: Can you supply consistently year-round without price volatility?

A: Yes. Our integrated supply chain, combined with stable inventory management, is designed to resist seasonal fluctuations and deliver reliable pricing and availability for ongoing procurement.

Q: Are custom specifications or private label options available?

A: Absolutely. We offer OEM/ODM manufacturing, custom E-value specifications, private label packaging, and multilingual labeling to support your product launch requirements.

Contact Us

Ready to source premium phycocyanin for your next product with blue spirulina? Reach out to our team at info@newthingsbiotech.com — samples and technical documentation available on request.