Astaxanthin
Botanical Source: Haematococcus pluvialis
CAS No.: 472-61-7
Specification: 1%-6% Astaxanthin Unbroken Powder by UV
1%-6% Astaxanthin broken Powder by UV
1%-10%Astaxanthin by HPLC Compound
Appearance: Purple-red Powder
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Dark red powder, no rancid and other odors, no visible impurities |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic aroma of algae |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| General Description |
Natural esterified Astaxanthinthin complex in the form of Haematococcus pluvialis algae biomass |
Conforms |
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| Astaxanthin |
NLT 3% |
3.24% |
HPLC |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 10.0% |
2.12% |
GB5009.3 |
| Ash |
NMT 15.0% |
1.11% |
GB5009.4 |
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| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1mg/kg |
0.29 |
ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1mg/kg |
0.33 |
ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1mg/kg |
Not Detected |
ICP-MS |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1mg/kg |
Not Detected |
ICP-MS |
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| Microbiological Data |
Acrobic colony count≤30,000(cfu/g) |
5900 |
GB 4789.2 |
| Mold & Yeast≤50cfu/g |
Not Detected |
GB 4789.15 |
| Coli Group≤0.92 |
Not Detected |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli <10cfu/g |
Not Detected |
GB 4789.3 |
| S.Aureus,Shigella |
Not Detected |
GB 4789.4 |
| Salmonella to be negative/25g |
Not Detected |
GB 4789.10 |
Description:
Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant. Astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and tissues. Astaxanthin has been the focus of a large and growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Main Function:
Immune response;
Resistance to disease;
Reproductive behaviour
Improved protection against oxidation and photo-oxidation;
Reproduction and development;
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