Abstract
Natural pigments are desired for use in food products due to the long-term adverse effects of synthetic pigments on consumers, industry, and health. In the search for naturally sourced pigments, researchers explored cyanobacteria and its pigments as one of the potential bioresources. Blue-green algae produce phycobiliproteins such as Phycocyanin, Phycoerythrin, and Allophycocyanin, which can serve as natural pigments. The pigments synthesized and extracted from algal sources have vast commercial value in various industries, including cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, etc., apart from their numerous health benefits. Over the course of time, scientific research has led to multiple advancements in the production and extraction strategies of pigments from Spirulina platensis, which has led to the expansion of its applications in various sectors. This review outlines recent advances in the sources and manufacturing of Phycocyanin, with an emphasis on specific extraction and purification procedures, as well as possible applications in diagnostics, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
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