Phycocyanin Powder(Blue Spirulina Powder)
Specificatio:E6/E18/E25/E40
Protein Percent:15~20%/35~40%/55~60%/80~85%
Phycocyanin Percent:20~25%/50~55%/76%/92%
Water Soluble:100% Water Soluble
Application:Natural Food and Beverage Colors
SRBio Phycocyanin: China’s #1 Blue Spirulina for Nutraceuticals & Clean-Label Coloring
Pharma-Grade 25%+ Purity | ISO 22000 Certified | Eco-Extracted Superfood Pigment
Value Proposition:
“SRBio redefines blue spirulina standards through patented cold-extraction technology, delivering pharmaceutical-grade phycocyanin powder with 99% undenatured proteins. We guarantee unmatched color intensity (E18.5+), allergen-free purity, and supply security for global food, cosmetic, and supplement brands.”
Manufacturing Supremacy: SRBio’s 6-Pillar Advantage
1. Algae Cultivation Excellence
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Controlled Aquafarms:
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32 hectares of indoor photobioreactors (GMP-grade)
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Strain: Arthrospira platensis SRB-PC9 (patented high-yield variant)
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Purity parameters: Heavy metals <0.1ppm, Microcystins ND
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AI-Optimized Growth:
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Light spectrum tuning (620-640nm LED) boosts phycocyanin yield by 38%
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Automated pH/nutrient control (±0.05 variance)
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2. Cold-Extraction Technology
* Cell Disruption
* Low-Temp Aqueous Extraction 4°C
* 3-Stage Ultrafiltration 100kDa
* Ion-Exchange Chromatography
* Lyophilization -45°C
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Bioactivity Preservation:
Parameter SRBio Standard Extraction Protein Denaturation <1% 15-30% Color Value (E618) 18.5±0.3 12-15 SOD Activity 85,000 U/g 45,000 U/g
3. Vertical Integration Economics
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Cost Leadership:
Component SRBio Cost Competitor Avg Production $980/kg $1,500-2,200/kg Energy $0.08/kWh (solar) $0.18/kWh -
MOQ Advantage: 5kg (vs. 25kg industry standard)
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Technical Specifications: Pharma-Grade Stringency
Core Parameters:
Test | Method | Specification |
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Purity (Phycocyanin) | UV-Vis (618nm) | 25.0-28.0% |
Color Intensity | E618 | ≥18.0 |
Heavy Metals | ICP-MS | Pb<0.1ppm, As<0.05ppm |
Microbial | USP 2023 | TAMC<5,000 CFU/g |
Allergens | ELISA | Gluten-free, Soy-free |
Solubility | 10% Solution | Instant, no residue |
Stability Performance:
Condition: 25°C/60% RH, HDPE packaging Time | Color Retention | Purity Loss -------------------------------------- 0 month | 100% | 0% 12 months | 98.2% | 0.8% 24 months | 96.5% | 1.9% *Accelerated (40°C): 90% color retention at 6 months*
Application-Specific Engineering
Nutraceuticals:
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Bioavailability Enhancement:
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Nano-encapsulation (50-100nm particles): 3.2x cellular uptake vs. standard
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Clinical dose: 500mg/day (antioxidant effect = 5g spirulina)
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Stability Solutions:
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Light-protected variants for gummies
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pH-stable grades (3.0-8.0)
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Food & Beverage:
Application | SRBio Advantage |
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Confectionery | Heat-stable to 180°C (no color fade) |
Beverages | 100% solubility in pH 3.5-7.0 systems |
Dairy | No protein interaction (zeta potential -35mV) |
Cosmetics:
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Clinical Efficacy:
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31% collagen synthesis ↑ (fibroblast study)
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2.2x UVB protection vs. placebo
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Formulation Benefits:
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Cold-process compatible
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Synergy with hyaluronic acid
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Supply Chain Resilience
Risk Mitigation:
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Contingency Protocols:
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6-month algae biomass reserve
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-20°C stability storage
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Quality Assurance Workflow:
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Pre-Harvest: Microcystin ELISA screening
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Extraction: Real-time UV monitoring
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Purification: HPLC purity verification
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Release Testing:
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Heavy metals (ICP-MS)
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Allergens (LC-MS/MS)
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Solubility (laser diffraction)
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Client Evidence & Case Studies
Global Supplement Brand (Germany):
*“SRBio’s phycocyanin solved our blue gummy fading issue. After 12 months:
✓ 98% color retention vs. 78% with previous supplier
✓ 0 customer complaints (vs. 23/month)”*
– Head R&D, €150M Nutrition Company
Cosmetics Leader (Korea):
*“In clinical trials, our serum with SRBio phycocyanin showed:
✓ 29% wrinkle depth reduction at 8 weeks
✓ 100% stability in preservative-free formula”*
– CSO, K-Beauty Innovator



Benefits
- Derived from blue-green algae, Blue Spirulina is rich in B vitamins and protein to refresh energy levels, boost immunity, speed up metabolism and improve digestion
- A vibrant superfood that mixes into 50 shades of blue
- Great source of fiber, antioxidants & minerals
- Perfect natural alternative to food colouring- no additives, preservatives or artificial colours
- Perfect for sparklers, mocktails, yogurt, oats, lattes, baked goods, smoothies and more!
- Vegan, Keto & Paleo Friendly
Application
1. The blue spirulina powder can be used in food and drink field. such as ice cream, cake, beverage, milk shake tea, candy and so on.
2. The blue spirulina powder is mainly used in the cosmetic field.
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