Stabilization of Phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis using Microencapsulation and pH Treatment

Spirulina platensis is a blue-green microalga which is classified into Cyanobacteria. S. platensis is often used as functional food ingredient because their phycocyanin pigment has antioxidant properties. However, the pigment is of low stability and is sensitive to temperature, pH, oxygen, and humidity. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of microencapsulation and pH treatment on the stability of phycocyanin S. platensis. The...