Astaxanthin Powder
Natural astaxanthin powder, extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis, standardized to 5% by UV method.

Technical specification
- Specification
- 5%
- Molecular formula
- C40H52O4
- Molecular weight
- 596.84
- Form
- Powder
- Test method
- UV
- Lead time
- Within 3 working days
- Payment terms
- T/T
- Annual capacity
- 30 tons
- Certifications
- ISO, HALAL, KOSHER etc.
- Sources
- Haematococcus pluvialis
Quality parameters (COA)
| Items | Results | Standards | Individual Judgment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | The red powder , no peculiar smell . | The red powder,without odor , no smelly coke and other rancidity peculiar smell . | Q/AEF 0011 S |
| Mesh | Comform | 100 % pass 80mesh | Q/AEF 0011 S |
| Astaxanthin content(%)(UV) | 5.42 | â§5.0 | Q/AEF 0011 S |
| Moisture(%) | 1.12 | â¦10 | GB 5009.3 |
| Ash(%) | 0.62 | â¦15 | GB 5009.4 |
| Pb(mg/kg) | <0.07 | ≤ 0.8 | GB 5009.12 |
| Total Plate Count(CFU/g) | 180 | ≤ 30000 | GB 4789.2 |
| E.coil(MPN/100g) | <0.3 | ≤ 0.92 | GB 4789.3 |
| Yeast&Mould(CFU/g) | <10 | ≤ 50 | GB 4789.15 |
| Salmonella/25g | Negative | Negative | Comform |
| Shigella/25g | Negative | Negative | Comform |
| Staphyloccocus aureus Rosenbach/25g | Negative | Negative | Comform |
| Vibrio parahemolyticus/25g | Negative | Negative | Comform |
| Conclusions | — | According to the above test for inspection , the results comply with standard of Q/AEF 0011 S . | — |
Description
Astaxanthin Powder is a natural carotenoid extracted from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis using a homogeneous cell-wall breaking method and supercritical CO2 fluid extraction technology. Haematococcus pluvialis is known for its high astaxanthin content, which accumulates in resting cells under unfavorable conditions. The product is a powder with an astaxanthin content of 5%, determined by UV spectroscopy. Molecular formula is C40H52O4, CAS number 472-61-7. Important technological properties include stability and solubility, which ensure easy incorporation into various formulations. For purchasers, the availability of ISO, HALAL, KOSHER certifications is crucial, confirming quality and compliance with international safety and production standards.
Applications
Applied in the food industry for product enrichment, in the production of functional beverages and specialized dietary supplements. Used in aquaculture and the cosmetic industry.
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