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Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin E10
Specification: Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin E10
Hs Code: 1302199099
CAS Number: 20298-86-6
packaging: 10kg/carton
MOQ: 50kg
Description
Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin E10 is a natural blue pigment-protein complex extracted from premium Spirulina platensis. It appears as a vivid blue powder that dissolves completely in water, coloring beverages, confections and dairy products a brilliant sky blue without any synthetic dyes. Phycocyanin is the light-harvesting pigment of spirulina, and besides its color, it carries antioxidant properties that make it attractive for functional foods. The E10 specification standardizes the phycocyanin content for reliable, reproducible coloring performance batch after batch, with trehalose and sodium citrate added as gentle protective carriers that preserve color stability. Sourced from spirulina cultivated in China under strict quality controls, it offers a clean-label, plant-based route to natural blue color - the most difficult color to achieve naturally. The E10 grade balances color intensity with economy, making it the everyday choice for large-batch beverage and confectionery coloring. It is derived entirely from spirulina cultivated in China under strict quality controls. In practice it dissolves into a brilliant blue solution within seconds, letting beverage makers add color at the final mixing stage without heat damage. It also shades smoothly into green and purple blends with other natural colors. The product is manufactured under strict hygiene controls with documented test results for purity, heavy metals and microbial safety, ready for audit when customers require. How Phycocyanin E10 works: phycocyanin is the blue light-harvesting pigment of spirulina, a pigment-protein complex that dissolves completely in water to color products a brilliant sky blue. Natural blue is the rarest color in food chemistry - anthocyanins turn purple in most pH ranges, and few other natural sources exist - which is why phycocyanin commands attention. The E10 grade standardizes the pigment content for predictable color matching, with trehalose and sodium citrate protecting color stability. Practical guidance: add the powder to beverage syrups at the final mixing stage; blend blue with yellow curcumin or red anthocyanins for green and purple shades; color gummies, frostings and desserts; and use it in supplement products to signal the spirulina story. Quality assurance: produced from spirulina cultivated in China, with phycocyanin content, moisture, heavy metals and microbiology tested per batch and documented. For brands seeking clean-label blue, E10 is the accessible, reliable route. Specification highlights: it is packed in 10kg/carton with a minimum order quantity of 50kg. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, and sample supply, specification customization and flexible payment terms are available for qualified buyers, supported by the standardized seven-step service process from inquiry to after-sales support. Quality system overview: production follows the food-grade or pharmacopeia standards listed in the specification, with defined raw-material sourcing, in-process checks and final release testing on every batch. Purity, heavy-metal and microbiological results are documented, and the complete dossier - specification, certificate of analysis and batch records - is available to support buyer audits and regulatory dossiers. Original packaging is maintained through storage and shipping to protect the product, and shelf life is stated on the specification. Buyers qualify once and rely on the same documented quality for every subsequent order.
Applications
It colors soft drinks, sports drinks, juices and functional beverages a natural bright blue. Confectionery and gummies use it for vivid blue shades without synthetic colorants, and dairy desserts, ice cream and yogurt use it in pastel blue tones. Bakery decorations, icings and sugar confections use it for natural coloring, and supplement gummies and tablets use it to signal a spirulina-based functional story.
Advantages
Natural blue is the hardest color in food: phycocyanin delivers it cleanly, letting brands avoid synthetic dyes while achieving bright, stable shades consumers love. Its water solubility and plant origin support clean-label and vegan positioning with strong consumer appeal. Consistent E10 standardization and strict quality controls make color matching predictable from batch to batch.
Specifications
| General Information | |
| Product Name | Spirulina Extract |
| Specification | E10 |
| Raw Material | Spirulina platensis |
| Country of origin | China |
| CAS No. | 20298-86-6 |
| Composition | ||||
| Component | % | Cas No. | Source | co |
| Trehalose | 65-75 | 6138-23-4 | Maize | China |
| Spirulina concentrate | 18-33 | 20298-86-6 | Spirulina platensis | China |
| Sodium citrate | 2-7 | 6132-04-3 | Maize | China |
| Sensory Test | |||
| Item | Standard | Test Method | Test Frequency |
| Characterr | Blue powder | Visual | Per batch |
| Taste,smell | Characteristic | Taste,smell | Per batch |
| Impurity | No visible impurities | Visual | Per batch |
| Physical Test | |||
| Item | Standard | Test Method | Test Frequency |
| Moisture | ≤7% | 3g/105°℃/2hrs | Per batch |
| Protein | 5～90 | Kjeldahl method | Per batch |
| Phycocyanin | 5～90 | SN/T1113 | Per batch |
| Heavy Metal | |||
| Item | Standard | Test Method | Test Frequency |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤2.0(mg/kg) | ICP-MS | Per year |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤0.5(mg/kg) | ICP-MS | Per year |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.05(mg/kg) | ICP-MS | Per year |
| Microbiological Standards | |||
| Item | Standard | Test Method | Test Frequency |
| Total plate count | ≤1000(CFU/g) | AOAC990.12 | Per batch |
| Mold | ≤300(CFU/g) | AOAC997.02 | Per batch |
| Coliforms | ≤20(CFU/g) | AOAC991.14 | Per batch |
| Salmonella | Negative(/25g) | AOAC998.09 | Per Year |
FAQ
Q1 : Do you provide samples? is it free or extra?
Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but do not pay the cost of freight.
Q2 : Do you accept customization?
We can produce according to your indicators.For specific details, please consult
Q3 : How long is your delivery time?
Generally it is 5-10 days if the goods are in stock. or it is 15-20 days if the goods are not in stock.
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T/T, L/C, Credit Card, PayPal, Cash.
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Q5 : How do you ship the products?
By Sea ,By Air ,By courier, Fedex, UPS Etc. It is up to you.
Q6 : What’s the MOQ?
Different products result in different MOQ
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