Spirulina
Spirulina Extract, INS 134
Spirulina extract is obtained by water extraction of the dried biomass of Arthrospira platensis, and contains phycocyanin as the principal colouring component.
Spirulina extract is sensitive to heat and low pH environment and because of these sensitivities it is best suited for the following
Applications in the Food Industry such as:
- Ice cream
- Dairy products
- Confectionary
- Beverages
- Cereals
Specification and Regulatory status
- USA: Spirulina extract – additive exempted by certification, allowed at GMP in multiple food applications
- CODEX:
Spirulina extract INS134 – JECFA monograph ; JECFA evaluation
GMP in food – Table 3 GSFA
- EU:
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is listed in the EU Novel food catalogue as not novel in food as used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997
https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/novel-food-catalogue/searchNot approved as Color additive