The best coloring agent Spirulina phycocyanin:

1. Application of Phycocyanin

    a. The product phycocyanin, produced by Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Spirulina, is used in the food and beverage industry as a natural coloring agent 'Lina Blue' and is found in sweets and ice cream.

    b. phycocyanin can be used as Nutritious.

    c.  phycocyanin can anti-cancer and strenthen immune system.

2. Intoduction of Phycocyanin

Phycocyanin is a pigment from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll. All phycobiliproteins are water-soluble and therefore cannot exist within the membrane as do carotenoids, but aggregate forming clusters that adhere to the membrane called phycobilisomes.

Phycocyanin is a characteristic light blue colour, absorbing orange and red light, particularly near 620 nm (depending on which specific type it is), and emits fluorescence at about 650 nm (also depending on which type it is).

Allophycocyanin absorbs and emits at longer wavelengths than Phycocyanin C or Phycocyanin R. Phycocyanins are found in Cyanobacteria (previously called blue-green algae). Phycobiliproteins have fluorescent properties that are used in immunoassay kits.

3. Functions: 

(1) Rejuvenates damaged cells & bone marrow;

Improves blood flow and reduces “stickiness” and “stacking”

Rehabilitates bone marrow damaged by radiation, to produce healthy blood cells again

(2) Strengthens immune system

Enhances production of antibodies and interleukin-1 to fight infections

Inhibits cancer cells growth & spread in the body

(3) Super Antioxidant & Anti Free-Radical

Phycocyanin is a powerful anti-oxidant & anti-hydroxyl radical (The most dangerous & toxic free radicals produced during chemotherapy, when exposed to hand phone radiation, deep fried foods)

Protect cells against DNA damage

(4) Detoxifier and liver protector

It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties

It has strong chelating power – to leach out heavy metals (mercury and lead) and toxins

It protects and improves liver function

4. Storage of Phycocyanin

Storage     Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf Life   Two years when stored properly