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Product Introduction
Astaxanthin, also known as astaxanthin and lobster shell pigment, is a carotenoid and one of the most abundant carotenoid synthetic products. It is dark pink and has a similar chemical structure to β-carotene.
Astaxanthin occurs naturally in algae, shrimp, lobster, crab, wild salmon and krill. Carotenoids are organic colorants with antioxidant properties and a reddish-orange hue. Unlike other carotenoids, astaxanthin is able to interact with water and fat. Its unique structure makes astaxanthin a potent antioxidant.
Product Data Sheets
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Dark Red fine powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Conform with reference sample | Organoleptic |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | 80mesh screen |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0% | GB5009.3-2016 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | GB 5009.3 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.5 ppm | GB 5009.4 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm | GB 5009.11 |
| Cadmium（Cd） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.12 |
| Mercury （Hg） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.17 |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000 cfu/g | GB 5009.15 |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | GB 5009.3 |
| Escherichia Coli | < 10cfu/g | GB 5009.4 |
| Salmonella/25g | Absent | GB 5009.11 |
| Effective constituent | Astaxanthin≥5% | HPLC |
Product Function
1.Health Supplement，Nutritional supplements.
2.Capsule, Softgel,
3.Food Additives.
Product Application
Food
Astaxanthin has been used as a food additive for coloring, preservation and nutrition of food.
Feed
The largest market for astaxanthin is in the feed industry, where it can be used as a feed additive mainly for fish (salmon, sturgeon, rainbow trout, red sea bream, etc.), crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, and poultry.
Cosmetics
Astaxanthin, as a new type of cosmetic raw material, is widely used in creams, emulsions, lip balms, skin care products and other cosmetics due to its excellent properties.
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Product Data Sheets
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Dark Red fine powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Conform with reference sample | Organoleptic |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | 80mesh screen |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0% | GB5009.3-2016 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | GB 5009.3 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.5 ppm | GB 5009.4 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm | GB 5009.11 |
| Cadmium（Cd） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.12 |
| Mercury （Hg） | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.17 |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000 cfu/g | GB 5009.15 |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | GB 5009.3 |
| Escherichia Coli | < 10cfu/g | GB 5009.4 |
| Salmonella/25g | Absent | GB 5009.11 |
| Effective constituent | Astaxanthin≥5% | HPLC |