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Identification & Functionality
- Active Component
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Extraction Method
- Supercritical CO2 Extraction
- Molecular Formula (Free Form)
- C40H52O4
- CAS No.
- 472-61-7
- Astaxanthin (measured as free form by HPLC analysis)
- min. 10
- Composition
- Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract, dl-α-tocopherol
- Ingredients
- Astaxanthin Oleoresin
- EC No.
- 207-451-4
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Food Ingredients Features
- FAQs
Is AstaReal® L10 vegetarian friendly?
Yes. AstaReal® L10 is extracted directly from the green freshwater microalgae, Haematococcus pluvialis, which is a plant-based source.
Why are the algae used to make AstaReal® Astaxanthin grown indoors?
Conventional outdoor cultivation methods expose algae to variable weather and a higher risk of biological and chemical contamination. This can affect algal growth, astaxanthin production, and the final quality and stability of natural astaxanthin.
AstaReal has optimized Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation for more than 30 years since pioneering the natural astaxanthin industry. Today, AstaReal’s state-of-the-art closed indoor cultivation facilities in the USA and in Sweden nurtures algae using the best science and technology. This consistently provides optimal growth conditions for our algae, helps reduce contamination risk, and allows precisely timed harvests to maximize yield, stability, and quality.
- Features
AstaReal® L10 is a high quality natural 10% astaxanthin oleoresin extracted using solvent free supercritical CO2 extraction.
- Production
AstaReal® L10 is made in the USA from cultivation to extraction. The algae are cultivated in our proprietary fully enclosed indoor cultivation facility in Moses Lake, WA. Indoor cultivation allows optimal algal productivity and harvest timing for best astaxanthin content and stability. AstaReal® L10 is then extracted from whole algae using a solvent free supercritical fluid carbon dioxide extraction method. The resulting natural astaxanthin oil contains 10% astaxanthin and naturally occurring algal lipids.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Animal Species
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Uses
In food supplements, cosmetics and as a feed ingredient. There is no specified dose level for astaxanthin. The user should follow local regulations when deciding the dose level.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Dark red oil
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Oil
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Astaxanthin Content | 10 | % | — |
| Heavy Metals | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Lead | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Standard Plate Count | min. 1000 | CFU/g | — |
| Mold/Yeast | min. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | per/g | — |
| Salmonella | Negative | per/g | — |
| E. coli | Negative | per/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Certifications
- NSF GMP registered facility in Moses Lake, WA
- USP Verified Dietary Ingredient
- Grain Free
- Gluten Free
- FDA notified GRAS
- Approved Health Canada claims
- NASC preferred ingredient supplier
- Regulations
- For supplement applications, FDA’s New Dietary Ingredient Notification indicates AstaReal® Astaxanthin use up to 12 mg/day for long term use.
- For food and beverage applications, AstaReal® Astaxanthin is backed by both FDA notified and self-affirmed GRAS. Please contact the AstaReal team for information on allowable dosage for your particular food and beverage category.
- For animal supplement applications, AstaReal Inc. is a preferred supplier of National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). Please contact the AstaReal team for more information on dosages appropriate for companion animals.
Safety & Health
- Safety
- This product is safe for the intended uses. Production is done in appropriate food manufacturing facilities according to a HACCP-concept (Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 and 853/2004). AstaReal AB is certified according to FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001.
- AstaReal® L10 does not contain GMO-DNA. No animal ingredients have been used. The product has not been irradiated.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
AstaReal® L10 is supplied in 1 kg aluminum bottles and 10 kg drums.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years
- Stability and Storage
The product should be stored in a cold (<8°C), dark and dry area. AstaReal® L10 is stable for at least 36 months from manufacturing date in unopened original container.