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When comparing two spirulina extract-based products, it can be tempting to rely on color to judge their quality. One might think that a dark blue product is necessarily more concentrated in Phycocyanin than a lighter product, this precious liquid protein with remarkable antioxidant properties. However, this is not always true, and it is important to understand why.
Let's take a simple example: imagine grenadine syrup. The color of this syrup can vary depending on whether it is naturally light or if a red dye is added to intensify its shade. However, this does not affect the pomegranate extract content in any way. Similarly, the color of a Phycocyanin-based product does not always reflect its actual concentration. Several factors influence the hue, such as the extraction method, formulation, pH, or the matrix used.
At PHYCOMANIA, our Phycocyanin is exclusively extracted from fresh spirulina, without chemical solvents. This preserves its bioactive properties. Unlike extracts from spirulina dried at temperatures exceeding 35 °C, which can alter the quality of Phycocyanin, we ensure a gentle extraction method, guaranteeing optimal efficacy.
Some consumers may be surprised by the varying clarity of a product, especially when comparing it to others that appear darker. However, clarity does not necessarily mean a lower concentration of active ingredients. For Phycocyanin, let's return to what interests us in this article. It is composed of several sub-compounds with distinct absorption wavelengths. Each wavelength corresponds to a specific form of Phycocyanin, and their distribution can influence the product's color. The concentration of these compounds, as well as the presence of cofactors, requires an adapted spectrographic analysis method (i) specifically calibrated according to the properties of each active ingredient. Naturally, the method used by PHYCOMANIA has been calibrated for our extract and our product, with dosages at two wavelengths of 620 nm and 650 nm.
Our customers report that our Phycocyanin 10K seems more effective to them than other products, sometimes advertised as more concentrated. This feedback highlights that a product's bioactive potency is not solely measured by color or apparent concentration, but by the quality of extraction and the preservation of Phycocyanin's active properties, as well as by a perfectly adapted analytical method to determine its true concentration.
The color of a Phycocyanin-based product is merely a visual indicator and does not systematically reflect its concentration or bioactive efficacy. At PHYCOMANIA, we are committed to offering a high-quality product, extracted from fresh spirulina, to guarantee the best benefits of Phycocyanin, without compromise.
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(i) – Spectrographic analysis method: This is a scientific technique that allows for measuring the quantity of certain components in a substance, such as Phycocyanin in our case, by analyzing how light interacts with these components. Each type of molecule absorbs and reflects light at specific wavelengths, which makes it possible to determine its concentration. Thus, a spectrographic analysis method provides us with precise information on the composition and quality of a product, beyond what can be visually perceived, such as color.
