Pekhill Organic Phycocyanin is a dark blue powder isolated from organic spirulina, which is both a protein and an excellent natural food coloring as well as a good health food.
Specifications | |
Description | |
Identification | Positive |
Appearance & Color | Fine blue powder |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
Mesh size | NLT 95% through 80 mesh |
Assay | |
Color Value | NLT 10%/18%/25% |
Protein | NLT 30% |
Physical | |
Loss on drying | NMT 7.0% |
Ash | NMT 7.0% |
Chemical | |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 1.0ppm |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 1.0ppm |
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.2ppm |
Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm |
Microbial | |
Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000cfu/g |
Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 100cfu/g |
E. Coli | Negative/10g |
Salmonella | Negative/10g |
Staphylococcus | Negative/10g |
Non-GMO Status | The product is extracted from GMO-free plant. |
Packing & Storage | Pack in food-grade plastic bag inside, the outer packaging is paper drum. Store in a well-closed container away from moisture. |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
1.Phycocyanin can be used as a natural food coloring: Phycocyanin is a water-soluble pigment, non-toxic, pure blue, bright and lovely, and can be used as food coloring agent and cosmetic additive.
2. Phycocyanin can be used as a medicinal product: Phycocyanin can improve anemia, increase hemoglobin, and have the functions of promoting immunity and resisting diseases.
3. Phycocyanin can be used as a special reagent for biological, chemical and cytological experiments: Phycocyanin is blue and fluorescent, and can be used as a reagent for some photodynamic studies in biology and cytology.
4. Phycocyanin can be used as a daily health food: Phycocyanin is a nutrient-rich protein with complete amino acid composition and high content of essential amino acids.
Phycocyanin has been proven to inhibit the expansion of cancer cells, and can be made into an adjuvant drug for anti-tumor therapy, and can be used as an adjuvant therapy for chemotherapy to enhance the body's immunity.
Phycocyanin can promote cell activity, scavenge free radicals in the body, improve ovarian function, and promote the rapid synthesis of elastin in the human body. Phycocyanin has the effect of stimulating the formation of erythrocyte colonies, similar to erythropoietin (epo); it can adjust white blood cells and improve the activity of lymphocytes; increase physical fitness, promote the growth of red blood cells, improve the immune function of the body, and promote growth and development.
A research team from National Taiwan University published new research results on January 7 and found that purified phycocyanin has an inhibitory effect on all allergies.