Pure Natural Astaxanthin,Astaxanthin Powder  

Product Name: Astaxanthin
CAS No.: 472-61-7
Molecular Formula: C40H52O4
Molecular Weight: 596.85
Specification: 1%-10% assay by HPLC
Appearance: Dark Red Powder

Odor: Characteristic
Particle Size: 100% pass 80 mesh

Shelf Life: Two years
Package: 1kg with double plastic container inside/Aluminum foil bag outside. 
               25kg with double plastic container inside/Fiber drum outside or it is at your option.
Storage: Please keep in cool and dry place, sealed. Please keep away from strong sunlight and heat.

 
Specification: Natural Astaxanthin,Astaxanthin Powder

Haematococcus pluvialis shell-broken powder: 1%-3.5%(Dark Red Powder)
Haematococcus pluvialis non-shell-broken powder: 1%-4%(Dark Red Powder)
Astaxanthin oil: 5%,10%(Dark Red Liquid)
Astaxanthin water soluble: 0.5%-1% liquid(Dark Red Liquid),1% powder(Dark Red Powder)

 

Test Items	Specifications	Test Results
Assay(by  HPLC)	Astaxanthin>10%	10.95%
Appearance	Dark Red Powder	Complies
Odor	Characteristic	Complies
Taste	Sweet	Complies
Identification	( + )	Positive
Mesh Size	100% pass 80 mesh	Complies
Sulphated Ash	≤5.0%	2.1%
Loss on Drying	≤6.0%	4.73%
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

 

Main 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. 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.