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Astamax® (Natural Astaxanthin Oil) 5%

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Astamax® (Natural Astaxanthin Oil) 5% is a super-antioxidant. It is often called the “king of Carotenoids” because it is 10 to 100 times more powerful than other carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Astaxanthin comes with natural anti- inflammatory properties with no risk of addiction, heartburn or gastrointestinal ulcer. Furthermore, astaxanthin helps reduce wrinkles and improve skin moisture levels.

Ingredient Name: Astaxanthin Oil

Functions: Antioxidant, Supplement

Active Component: Astaxanthin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Organic

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Active Component
Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applications

Application areas of interest would include:

  • Aquaculture industry pigmentation of salmon, trout and shrimp
  • Nutraceutical industry antioxidant, cardio-protective, anti-inflammatory and other health benefits
  • Cosmetic Industry skin care and anti-aging properties
  • Foods and beverages fortification purposes.

Properties

Appearance
Red or Dark Red Oil
Odor
With seaweed freshness, No smell
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Contentmax. 5%
Astaxanthin Content(HPLC)min. 5.0%
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg
ImpuritiesNo Visible Foreign Material
Lead Contentmax. 0.5mg/kg
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg
Moisturemax. 6%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1000cfu/g
Coliformsmax. 90MPN/100g
Mouldmax. 25CFU/g
Yeastmax. 25cfu/g
SalmonellaAbsent
ShigellaAbsent
Staphylococcus AureusAbsent
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.0mg/kg

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status

Astaxanthin is classified as GRAS(Generally Recognized as Safe) by the Food and Drug Administration CAS No. 472-61-7.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

AstaMax® (10% oil) : 1kg/bottle.

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Storage temperature not to exceed 77°F(25°C). Product will meet the criteria for two years when stored at or below 60°F(15°C) in the original container. Avoid excessive exposure to light and moisture.