Blue Spirulina (also known as phycocyanin, phycocyanin) is extracted from spirulina, soluble in water, with anti-tumor, immune enhancement, anti-inflammatory and other functions. In water will be blue, is a natural blue pigment protein. It is not only a natural colorant, but also a protein supplement for human body.
With the development of modern medicine and the attention to health, people gradually realize the potential risk of synthetic food pigments. The abuse of synthetic pigments has been proved to have different degrees of toxicity, and some of them have the risk of carcinogenesis, teratogenesis and childhood hyperactivity.
In the world, phycocyanin has been widely and mature used for a long time. It is a natural blue pigment approved by FDA. In the European Union, phycocyanin has been listed as the raw material of color food, and its use in food is not limited. In China's national food safety standards, phycocyanine is also allowed to be used as a food additive.
Natural pigment and health trend
Affected by the epidemic, health consumption is gradually penetrating into more areas of life. Among them, 0 sucrose beverage is popular, functional food is rising, and consumers are paying more and more attention to nutrition and functional ingredients. The health trend of food industry is more prominent.
Phycocyanin is selected to make sand ice get natural blue. From the perspective of environmental protection, natural plant pigment is taken from nature, with renewable raw materials, friendly to the environment, biodegradable, low toxicity and little harm, which is in line with the theme of "returning to nature, green environmental protection".
In addition to the needs of the product itself, food color has become a marketing point. Phycocyanin, which is blue in water, can be used not only in sand ice and drinks, but also in candy, pastry, wine and other food coloring, as well as in health care products and cosmetics. Phycocyanin has a variety of uses, and functional natural pigments are gradually known by consumers. If eating is for the body and drinking is for the soul, let's get the double sublimation of health and delicacy in the enjoyment of complete color and fragrance.
Post time: Jun-16-2021
