Blue Spirulina Extract Blue Phycocyanin Powder Phycocyanin

Phycocyanin is a dark blue powder isolated from Spirulina. It is mainly found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptophytes. Phycocyanin is also usually divided into C- and R- phycocyanin, the former being found mainly in cyanobacteria and the latter in red algae, both of which are found in cryptophytes. Its function is to absorb light (orange-yellow) energy and to transmit light energy. It is both a protein and an excellent natural food colouring, as well as being a good health food.