Phycobilins (Spirulina)
Spirulina colour extracts are natural alternatives to replace synthetic colouring blends like Brilliant Blue
The colouring properties of spirulina are the phycobilin’s, these are blue phycocyanin’s that on extraction create a range of blue hues.
Applications
- Confectionery
- Yoghurts
- Ice Cream
- Frozen Desserts
- Dessert Toppings
- Dry Beverage
- Gelatin
- Puddings
- Custards
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 phycobilin(a pigment–protein complex). The colouring properties of spirulina are the phycobilin’s, these are blue phycocyanin’s that on extraction create a range of blue hues. Spirulina colour extract is available as a powder or liquid.
Spirulina colour extract is primarily used in confectionery, yoghurts, ice cream, frozen desserts, dessert toppings, dry beverage, gelatine, puddings and custards. Spirulina colour extracts are natural alternatives to replace synthetic colouring blends like e.g. Brilliant Blue.
