Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is produced by microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, crustaceans, and the feathers of some birds. While astaxanthin is a natural nutritional component, it can be found as a food supplement.
Features
Latin name: Haematococcus pluvialis.
CAS: 472-61-7
Product Specification:
1.Astaxanthin Powder 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5% (by UV or HPLC)
2.Shell Cracked Astaxanthin Powder (Cell Wall Broken Astaxanthin Powder) 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%
3.Natural Astaxanthin Oleoresin (Astaxanthin Oil) 5% (by UV or HPLC)
Basic Information
English name: Astaxanthin / Haematococcus pluvialis extract
Latin name: Haematococcus pluvialis.
CAS: 472-61-7
Product Specification:
1.Astaxanthin Powder 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5% (by UV or HPLC)
2.Shell Cracked Astaxanthin Powder (Cell Wall Broken Astaxanthin Powder) 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%
3.Natural Astaxanthin Oleoresin (Astaxanthin Oil) 5% (by UV or HPLC)
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Molecular formula: C40H52O4
Molecular weight: 596.86
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Function
1. With the function of natural food pigment,Astaxanthin has rich nutritional value and good coloring effect.
2. Astaxanthin has excellent oxidation resisting activity, in terms of free radical scavenging activity is 1000 times higher than the natural VE.
3. Astaxanthin can prevent arteriosclerosis and relative diseases.
4. Astaxanthin can be used as anticancer activity to strengthen the functions of immune system.
5. Enhance the health of central nervous system.
6. Intensify energy metabolism of organism
Application
1. Astaxanthin powder applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for pigment and health care.
2. Applied in animal feeds field, it is used as an new animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks.
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used to prevent cancer and anti-oxidant.
4. Applied in cosmetic field, it is mainly used to Antioxidant and UV protection.
Specifications Sheet
| Test Items | Specifications | Test Results |
| Assay(by HPLC) | Astaxanthin>3% | 3.35% |
| Appearance | Dark Red Powder | Complies |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
| Taste | Sweet | Complies |
| Identification | ( + ) | Positive |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.3% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤6.0% | 4.77% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | Complies |
| Arsenic | ≤2ppm | Complies |
| Pesticides Residue | ≤2ppm | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000CFU/gm | Complies |
| Yeast&Mold | ≤100CFU/gm | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
| E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
Shipping & Storage
Delivery:Sea/Air Shipping & International Express
Shipping Time: 2-3 working days after payment
Package: 1-5kg/Aluminum foil bag, size: 22cm (Width)*32cm (Length)
15-25kg/Drum, size: 38cm (Diameter)*50cm (Height)
Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months
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