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Chemical Formula:C40H52O4 Molecular Weight:596.84 CAS Accession No.:***
EINECS Accession Number:*** Melting Point :216 °C Boiling Point :774 °C
Astaxanthin, also known as shrimp yellow, lobster shell pigment, is a carotenoid, also the highest level of carotenoid synthesis, dark pink, chemical structure similar to β-carotene. While β-carotene, lutein, canthaxanthin, and lycopene are all intermediates in the synthesis of carotenoids, astaxanthin has the strongest antioxidant activity in nature. It is widely found in the biological world, especially in the feathers of shrimp, crab, fish, algae, yeast and birds. It is one of the main carotenoids in marine organisms.
Astaxanthin is widely found in nature, such as most crustaceans and carps, with leaves, flowers, fruit, and flamingo feathers. Astaxanthin has a variety of physiological effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, cancer prevention, immunity enhancement, vision improvement, etc.
ITEM | SPECIFICATION | RESULT |
Astaxanthin (HPLC) | NLT 2% | 2.32% |
Physical control | ||
Appearance | Dark red powder | Conform |
Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Conform |
Loss on drying | NMT 10% | 3.10% |
Residue on ignition | NMT 15% | Conform |
Chemical control | ||
Heavy Metal | NMT 10 ppm | Conform |
Lead | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | Conform |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | Conform |
Microbiological Tests | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/mg | Conform |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 50cfu/mg | Conform |
E. Coli. | NMT 5MPN/g | Conform |
Salmonella | Negative | Conform |
Agricultural feed
Astaxanthin is a bright red color with strong pigment deposition ability. As a functional pigment, fish and birds absorb and accumulate astaxanthin more than other carotenoids such as keratin, lutein and zeaxanthin. It is much more effective.
Astaxanthin is mainly used in the feed industry and can be used as a feed additive for abalone, squid, squid, rainbow trout, sorghum, crustaceans and ornamental fish, as well as various poultry and pigs.
Anti-oxidation
Natural astaxanthin (natural astaxanthin) One of the world's strongest natural antioxidants, effectively removes oxygen free radicals from cells, enhances cell regeneration, maintains body balance and reduces accumulation of senescent cells, protected from the inside out Cells and DNA are healthy, thus protecting the health of the skin, promoting hair growth, anti-aging, relieving exercise fatigue, and enhancing vitality.
Colorant
Astaxanthin is a pigment. Astaxanthin can make salmon, egg yolk, shrimp, crab, etc. appear red because astaxanthin is produced by algae, bacteria and phytoplankton in nature. Some aquatic species, crustaceans including shrimps and crabs, eat these algae and plankton, and then store the pigments in shells, so that their appearance is red.
Health benefits
Astaxanthin can be combined with proteins in the body to show blue and blue, anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-tumor, prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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Suitable Quantity | ≤50kg | 50-100kg | ≥100kg |
Shipping Time | 3-10 days | 5-15 days | 10-45 days |
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