Blue Spirulina Powder

Blue spirulina powder is one of the most impressive natural colors in the world of healthy foods. It is derived from the extraction of phycocyanin, the active pigment component of spirulina, and gives juices, smoothies, and desserts their signature stunning sky-blue-turquoise color. It differs from green spirulina in that it is the isolated pigment with a neutral taste or aroma.

The ingredient we use

We use phycocyanin extracted from high-quality spirulina, raw, with no additives, dyes, or preservatives. The color is a stunning sky-blue-turquoise, a feature exclusive to phycocyanin. The powder is fine, uniform, and dissolves easily in liquids, leaving an impressive blue color.

Botanical identity

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis, family Oscillatoriaceae) is a cyanobacteria microorganism cultivated in fresh water. It has been used as food by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica for centuries, while today it is cultivated mainly in the USA, Africa, and Asia. Blue spirulina is its isolated blue pigment component, phycocyanin.

Aroma, color, and taste

Stunning sky-blue-turquoise color with a calming, glossy texture—one of the most impressive natural colors in pastry making. It has a neutral aroma, leaving the taste of your ingredients unchanged, making it an ideal coloring ingredient for visual effects that cannot be achieved with artificial dyes.

How to use

Add ½–1 teaspoon to a smoothie, lemonade, or juice for an impressive blue color. A minimal amount is sufficient for an intense result. Ideal for smoothie bowls, nice cream, and butterfly pea lemonade. It is also used in dough for colorful preparations. See also our Spirulina Powder for the classic green version.

Combinations

With lemon juice for the impressive butterfly pea lemonade. With carrots, berries, and vanilla for a smoothie bowl. With banana, milk, and honey for an energy nice cream. With dough and lemon for blue colored dough.

Physical appearance

Fine, uniform powder of a stunning sky-blue-turquoise color with a calming, glossy texture.

Storage

In a cool and dark place, away from moisture and direct sunlight, in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 18 months.

Precautions

Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice. People with algae allergies should use with caution. Does not contain any known allergens.

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