Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin, CAS NO.: 472-61-7, is a ketone carotenoid, a red solid powder, fat-soluble, insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents. It is widely found in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimps, crabs, fish and birds. It plays a coloring role and has strong antioxidant capacity. Astaxanthin is usually a Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract. 

Applications:

Food grade:Food-grade astaxanthin has the function of preventing deterioration and coloring. It can be used to pickle vegetables and fruits and can also be used to color drinks, noodles and seasonings. Astaxanthin can delay aging, fight cancer, and protect the retina. It can be used in health care products.

Pharmaceutical grade: Astaxanthin has antioxidant and immune-promoting effects. It can be made into medicine to prevent tissue damage. It can effectively treat central nervous system damage, prevent retinal oxidation and photoreceptor cell damage and prevent and slow down the occurrence of atherosclerosis develop.

Feed grade: Astaxanthin is used as feed for fish and poultry to color farmed fish and poultry eggs and make them more beautiful. It can also increase the egg production rate of hens. Astaxanthin can also improve the immunity and survival rate of animals.

Cosmetic grade: Astaxanthin is widely used in cosmetics such as creams, emulsions, lip balms, and skin care products. It can prevent skin aging, reduce skin wrinkles, reduce melanin deposition, maintain moisture, and make the skin more elastic and moist.

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