Astaxanthin Powder

CAS No.：472-61-7

M.F.：C40H52O4

M.W.：596.85

Specification：50%， 10%， 5%， 2%， 1%

Appearance：Dark Red Powder

Function: 

Natural astaxanthin is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties. It has antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-tumor, and prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It has been used internationally in health foods, high-end cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other fields. 

Antioxidant: The important property of astaxanthin lies in its antioxidant properties. It is an excellent antioxidant. 

Enhance immunity: Astaxanthin can significantly enhance the body's local and systemic immunity. This immunomodulatory property combined with antioxidant properties plays an important role in preventing the occurrence and spread of diseases

Coloring effect: Astaxanthin is the end point of carotenoid synthesis. After it enters the animal body, it can be stored directly in the tissue without modification or biochemical transformation. It has strong pigment deposition ability, making the skin and muscles of some aquatic animals appear healthy and bright colors, and making the feathers, skin, feet and neck of poultry eggs and poultry appear healthy golden yellow or red.

Application: 

1. Food health care: Astaxanthin has been used as a food additive abroad for food coloring, preservation and nutrition. Astaxanthin is fat-soluble, has a bright red color and has strong antioxidant properties. It has both a coloring effect and a preservation effect on foods, especially foods containing a lot of lipids.

2. Feed industry: The largest market for astaxanthin is in the feed industry. It can be used as a feed additive mainly for fish (salmon, sturgeon, rainbow trout, sea bream, etc.), crustaceans such as shrimps and crabs, and poultry. 

3. Cosmetics: As a new cosmetic raw material, astaxanthin is widely used in various cosmetics such as creams, emulsions, lip balms, and skin care products due to its excellent properties