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BioconColors Phycobilins | Spirulina

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a blue-green algae that grows naturally in freshwater. Spirulina has an extensive track record as a food supplement in many cultures. Spirulina contains green chlorophyll and phycobilins (a pigment–protein complex). The coloring properties of spirulina are the phycobilins, these are blue phycocyanins that on extraction create a range of blue hues. Spirulina color extract is available as a powder or liquid.

Ingredient Name: Spirulina

Functions: Food Coloring

Color: Blue, Green

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name

    Spirulina

    Ingredient Origin

    Natural Origin,

    Plant Origin,

    Vegetable Origin

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Food Coloring

    Label
    Spirulina Extract- Clean Label
    Ingredients
    Spirulina
    Technologies

    Food Ingredients,

    Pigments & Colorants

    Product Families

    Pigments & Colorants — Food Colorants

    Natural Colorants

    Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

    Color Additives & Decoratives

    Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

    Vegetable Products & Extracts

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Natural,

    Naturally Derived,

    Plant-Based

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Beverage

    Juice & Juice Drinks,

    Powdered Beverages

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Bakery,

    Confectionery,

    Dairy,

    Desserts & Fruit Preparations

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Beverage Mixes,

    Ice Cream,

    Yogurt

    Applications

    Spirulina color extract is primarily used in confectionery, yogurts, ice cream, frozen desserts, dessert toppings, dry beverage, gelatin, puddings and custards. Spirulina color extracts are natural alternatives to replace synthetic coloring blends like e.g. Brilliant Blue.

    Properties

    Color

    Blue,

    Green

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    PH (10%)5.0 – 6.5——
    Color Value180.0unit—