What is blue spirulina (phycocyanin)?
Blue spirulina (Phycocyanin) comes from the Greek phyco, meaning algae. Phycocyanin is mainly found in cyanobacteria but is masked by the presence of chlorophyll. As one of...
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What is spirulina?
Spirulina is currently one of the most popular nutritional foods in the world; it is known as a high-quality source of plant protein for vegetarians and...
Read morePreparation and Functional Detection of Spirulina Suspension Oral Liquid
Abstract: A functional oral liquid was prepared with spirulina. Based on the single-factor experiment, process parameters of preparation of spirulina oral liquid were optimized. The results...
Read moreThe Research of the Stability of Phycocyanin from Spirulina Platensis
Abstract: The effects of four cosmetic additives on the stability of phycocyanin aqueous solution were studied at room temperature in the dark, at room temperature lighting,...
Read moreNatural Blue Pigment with Beautiful Color and Connotation — Blue Spirulina
Natural blue is generally considered to be the “Holy Grail” of the beverage industry. Its bright color is no longer synonymous with melancholy but has become...
Read moreClinical Potential of Spirulina as a Source of Phycocyanobilin
ABSTRACT Recent research reveals that free bilirubin functions physiologically as a potent inhibitor of NADPH oxidase activity. The chromophore phycocyanobilin (PCB), found in blue-green algae and cyanobacteria...
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