blue spirulina bulk

Blue Spirulina Bulk Phycocyanin Powder — High-Purity Natural Blue Colorant for B2B Applications

The blue spirulina bulk phycocyanin powder from Shaanxi New Things Biotech comes from the fungus Arthrospira platensis and has a bright electric blue colour in ranges of specs from E6 to E40. Each batch meets ISO 9001, KOSHER, and HALAL standards after being tested with both UV and HPLC. This water-soluble pigment-protein complex, unlike whole-cell green spirulina, gets rid of the smell and taste of seaweed while increasing its antioxidant value. It's always in stock, can be sent out in two to three business days, and comes in a range of packaging sizes, from 1 kg trial orders to 25 kg commercial drums. This makes it a reliable, clean-label option to synthetic dyes like Brilliant Blue FCF.

Product Specifications

Product Characteristics & Key Advantages

Colour only, label is clean. A water-based, non-chemical extraction method is used to separate the phycocyanin colour. By getting rid of the cellular debris and lipids that cause off-flavors, you're left with a powder that tastes neutral and has a strong, consistent blue colour. This is exactly what clean-label formulations need.

An E-value range that can be changed to fit any need. The E-value shows how bright a colour is. A substance with a higher E-value, like E40, has more phycocyanin in it than E6. For high-volume production, this means you need less material to get the same shade. This lowers the cost per unit. The grade you choose has a direct effect on your formulation economics.

Excellent at dissolving in water. The ultra-fine powder mixes quickly and fully with water, leaving no solids behind. Because of this, it works great for drinks, dairy products, candy coatings, and gummy vitamins that need a clear, sediment-free finish.

Stability has been improved for commercial use. Phosphorus levels between 4.5 and 8.0 are best for keeping phytocyanin stable. When making acidic mixtures, sodium citrate or other similar buffers can help keep the solution stable. When doing heat-sensitive processes like baking or pasteurisation, adding the powder at the very end of the process keeps the colour from changing too much.

Application Scenarios

Functional drinks are the ones that benefit the most from how quickly the powder dissolves. The blue colour of cold-pressed juices and sports recovery drinks is clear and bright, and it doesn't cloud up or settle.

It's used in frostings, chocolate coatings, and gummy supplements in the bakery and candy industries. It gives foods a sky-blue colour in places with lots of sugar or fat, but it doesn't change the taste of the finished result.

The high concentration of phycocyanin is used in nutraceuticals and superfood blends to make claims about their ability to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. Bulk ingredients for protein powders and capsules need to meet strict microbiological standards. This product has been fully tested to meet those standards.

Quality Assurance and Safety

Before being shipped, every batch of blue spirulina bulk phycocyanin powder goes through a strict set of tests:

• Purity test: The E-value was found using UV-Vis spectrophotometer at 618–620nm, and HPLC confirmed the result.
• ICP-MS tests for heavy metals: Lead <1.0 ppm, Arsenic <0.5 ppm, Cadmium <0.1 ppm, Mercury <0.1 ppm and more.
• Testing for microbes: Total Plate Count <1,000 cfu/g; Yeast and Mould <100 cfu/g; no E. coli or Salmonella
• 100% aqueous extraction was confirmed, and there was no ethanol or hexane left over after solvent residue testing.
• Stability testing: Phycocyanin breakdown is tracked by accelerated shelf-life studies under light and heat stress.

Every order comes with a full HPLC test report from a third party to help you with your regulatory submissions in international markets.

Storage and Handling Guidelines

How you store phycocyanin has a direct effect on how stable it is and how long it will last. Here are some rules you should follow:

• Keep it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Phycocyanin is sensitive to light, and photobleaching will happen in clear containers, so store them in airtight, opaque cases.
• Don't leave proteins exposed to temperatures above 60°C for long periods of time, as the structure may change.
• Strong acids (pH below 3.0) should not be used during handling to keep proteins from precipitating.
• Once opened, put the lid back on right away and eat within the suggested time frame.

Packing and Delivery

For businesses, the standard way to pack is 25 kg per fibre drum with a vacuum composite film bag inside. For sample orders or special needs, smaller packaging options are available, such as nitrogen-filled aluminium foil bags and light-resistant bottles.

After an order is confirmed, delivery is set up within two to three business days, and there is always stock on hand all year. You can choose from courier, air freight, and ocean freight shipping, based on the size and location of your order.

Under OEM/ODM service agreements, you can get custom labels, packaging that works with multiple languages, and ways to stop counterfeiting.

Our Factory

In Xi'an, China, Shaanxi New Things Biotech runs a modern production base that follows good manufacturing practices (GMP). The factory uses molecular distillation, supercritical fluid extraction, and fully automated production lines to make sure consistent output and precise control over the processing.

HPLC and GC-MS analytical tools are used in a separate R&D Centre and Quality Control Centre to keep an eye on every step of the production process. With a digital manufacturing management system, you can track everything from getting raw materials to delivering finished goods. This gives you full visibility across the entire supply chain.

The production capacity ranges from small test batches of a few kilograms to large commercial volumes. This means that you can test and then grow without having to switch suppliers.

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between E18 and E40 specifications?

A: The E-value indicates phycocyanin concentration and color intensity. E40 contains significantly more active pigment per gram than E18, so you need less powder to achieve the same blue shade — this is generally more cost-effective for high-volume manufacturing.

Q2: Will the blue color fade during heat processing?

A: Phycocyanin is sensitive to prolonged heat above 60°C. For baking or pasteurization, add the powder at the latest possible stage to preserve color intensity. Our team can provide formulation optimization guidelines.

Q3: Is this product suitable for acidic beverages?

A: It performs best between pH 4.5 and 8.0. In highly acidic conditions below pH 3.0, protein precipitation may occur. Using sodium citrate as a buffer can stabilize it effectively in mildly acidic drink formulations.

Q4: Does the powder dissolve completely without leaving residue?

A: Yes. The micronized ultra-fine powder dissolves rapidly and completely in water, leaving no sediment — suitable for transparent beverages, dairy, and confectionery coatings.

Q5: Can you guarantee a consistent supply throughout the year?

A: Stable raw material sourcing and robust inventory management allow us to maintain year-round availability, reducing exposure to seasonal disruptions or price fluctuations for your procurement planning.

Q6: What documentation is provided for international import compliance?

A: Each shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis, full HPLC third-party test report, KOSHER and HALAL certificates, and ISO 9001 documentation to support customs clearance and regulatory submissions in your target market.

Contact Us

Do you have more questions about blue spirulina bulk? Contact us today at newthingsbio@163.com to request samples, pricing, or technical documentation for your next project.