phycocyanin powder bulk

Phycocyanin Powder Bulk Supply — Natural Blue Colorant for Food, Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Applications

Our quality Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) gives our phycocyanin powder bulk a bright, electric blue colour that meets the growing demand for clean labels in markets around the world. You can get this water-soluble biliprotein pigment in grades from E6 to E40. It has been tested for UV and HPLC and is approved as ISO9001, KOSHER, and HALAL. It comes in 25kg drums for large-scale purchases. Unlike manmade dyes, it doesn't leave behind any chemical solvents and supports both colour performance and bioactivity. There is ready stock that can be shipped within two to three business days of confirmation of the order.

Product Specifications

Product Characteristics & Technical Advantages

Our phycocyanin is taken out using only water—no chemical solvents are used. In this way, each batch is guarantyd to be 100% natural and free of any solvent residues. It also meets all the requirements for food-grade and nutraceutical-grade products.

There are open-chain tetrapyrrole units in the chromophore structure, which are covalently attached to a protein backbone. The pigment's unique spectrophotometric absorption peak is at 618nm, which is caused by its molecular structure. This structure also helps explain why it is such a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

The ability to dissolve in water is great. The very fine, micronized powder mixes right away in water-based systems without settling, which is very important for production lines that make drinks, dairy products, and sweets.

Grade choice is important for your recipe. The E-value tells you exactly how bright a colour is. For example, E25 is about 38% more concentrated than E18. This means that a lower inclusion rate is needed, which lowers the chance that it will change the taste or texture.

Application Scope

In the food and drink industry, it works best for uses that can't handle heat, like cold-pressed juices, artisan ice cream, candy coatings, and chilled dairy products. Phycocyanin starts to break down above 60°C, so cold-fill or post-heat addition is suggested for beverage lines in factories.

Nutraceuticals and Sports Nutrition: It is commonly found in antioxidant superfood mixes, recovery capsules, and supplements that help the blood. It is a valuable ingredient in performance nutrition products because it gets rid of free radicals.

In the beauty and personal care industry, it's found in high-end serums, gel masks, and skincare lines with blue themes. It works as a natural colourant and a bioactive anti-inflammatory agent at the same time, keeping the stability of controlled emulsion systems.

Diagnostics & Research: This ingredient is useful in flow cytometry and diagnostic imaging tools because it glows at certain wavelengths. This is a new market area that gives the product more business options.

Quality Assurance and Safety

Before it is released, every batch of our phycocyanin powder bulk goes through a series of quality control steps. The first step of verification is to check the pigment's potency by measuring the extinction coefficient at 618nm.

In secondary tests, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis is used to check the integrity of the proteins, ICP-MS is used to look for heavy metals, and GC-MS is used to look for any trace contaminants. Microbe limits are closely watched, and TPC is kept below 1000 cfu/g.

With every shipment, full HPLC test reports from a third party are sent. Our quality control system is based on ISO9001 standards, and our products have both HALAL and KOSHER certifications, which are necessary for doing business with other countries and filing with the government.

Storage and Handling Guidelines

Keep it somewhere cool, below 20°C, and out of direct sunlight and water. UV light breaks down chromophores, so for long-term storage, light-resistant or nitrogen-filled aluminium foil packaging is highly suggested.

It can be stored for 24 months if the right steps are taken. For drinks with a pH below 4, you might want to use a stabilised or micro-encapsulated form to keep the protein from clumping together and the colour from changing.

Always seal packages right away after opening them, and keep them out of air or high-humidity areas for a long time.

Packing and Delivery

Standard packaging is 25 kg per drum with an inner layer of vacuum composite film. Customised packaging options include nitrogen-filled aluminium foil bags and light-resistant bottles for smaller amounts.

Shipping can be done by courier, air freight, or ocean freight, based on the size and location of the order. Ready stock is kept on hand so that orders can be sent out quickly. Delivery is finished within 2–3 business days of order confirmation.

Our Factory

In Xi'an, Shaanxi New Things Biotech has a modern production facility that follows good manufacturing practices. The facility has molecular distillation units, supercritical fluid extraction technology, and fully automated production lines. With a digital manufacturing management system, you can track everything from the time you get the raw materials to the time you deliver the finished product.

HPLC and GC-MS analysis tools are used in the on-site R&D and Quality Control Centre for both regular batch testing and creating custom formulations. Powder, liquid, and soft capsule products can all be made with OEM/ODM services.

FAQ

Q: What grade of the product should I choose for beverages?

A: For cold beverages and juices, E18 to E25 grades are commonly used. Higher E grades allow lower dosage rates and reduce flavor impact while delivering a strong blue color.

Q: Can phycocyanin withstand pasteurization?

A: Phycocyanin is heat-sensitive above 60°C. For pasteurized products, add the pigment after the thermal treatment step to preserve color intensity.

Q: Is this product suitable for acidic formulations?

A: The pigment is most stable between pH 5.0 and 7.5. For products below pH 4.0, a stabilized or micro-encapsulated form of the product is recommended.

Q: What documentation is provided with each order?

A: Each shipment includes HPLC test reports, COA, and copies of HALAL, KOSHER, and ISO9001 certifications for regulatory compliance purposes.

Q: Do you support small trial orders?

A: Yes. Flexible production capacity supports kilogram-level trial batches through to large-scale commercial orders.

Q: How is the supply stability maintained year-round?

A: Our integrated supply chain, from cultivated spirulina sourcing to finished product production, is managed with safety stock to buffer against seasonal variation and price fluctuations.

Contact Us

Ready to source high-purity phycocyanin powder bulk for your next formulation? Contact us at newthingsbio@163.com and our technical team will respond promptly.