Phycoerythrin Powder

B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE) is a natural phycobiliprotein extracted from the marine microalga Porphyridium sp. It provides a vivid purple-pink color, strong antioxidant capacity, and immunomodulatory benefits. Available in purity grades (E16, E18, E25), it serves as both a functional colorant and bioactive ingredient in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and biotechnology applications

INCI name

Porphyridium extract, Maltodextrin

Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Powder (freeze-dried)

Functions

  • Natural pink pigment
  • Antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity
  • Fluorescent marker and bioactive protein
  • Decorative and functional cosmetic colorant

Category

  • Colorants
  • Antioxidants
  • Functional Actives

Applications

  • Decorative cosmetics (makeup, eye shadows, lipsticks, creams)
  • Food and beverage colorant (in evaluation)
  • Biological marker applications
  • Nutraceuticals (immune and antioxidant support, in development)

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Consumer benefit

  • Provides a vibrant, natural purple-pink color
  • Delivers antioxidant and immune-supporting properties
  • Clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes
  • Non-GMO, safe, marine-derived ingredient

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