Products Description Astaxanthin, also known as astaxanthin and lobster shell pigment, is a carotenoid and one of the most abundant carotenoid synthetic products. It is dark pink and has a similar chemical structure to β-carotene. Astaxanthin occurs naturally in algae, shrimp, lobster, crab, wild salmon and krill. Carotenoids are organic colorants with antioxidant properties and a reddish-orange hue. Unlike other carotenoids, astaxanthin is able to interact with water and fat. Its unique structure makes astaxanthin a potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin Product Series Purity Grade Specification Appearance Application 1%~10(UV/HPLC) Food and Feed Grade Not wall-broken:(Synthetic + natural) Wall broken(Natura]) Dark red powder Healthy dietary supplements; Feed additive 5%~10(UV/HPLC) Astaxanthin Oil Food Grade (Natural):Wall-broken cell fluid: CO2 supercritical fluid extraction](synthetic) Dark red powder Used for Caspsules; Healthy dietary supplements 5%~10%UV/HPLC Food and Comestic Grade Not wall-broken:(Synthetic + natural) Wall broken(Natura]) Dark red or Purple black powder Healthy dietary supplements; Skin care ingredients BASIC ANALYSIS Analysis Specification Result Test method Physical Description Appearance The red or dark red uniform powder; the absence of odor or with a little seaweed odor; no microscopically impurities dark red uniform powder; the absence of odor or with a little seaweed odor; no microscopically impurities Visual Particle size 95% pass 80 mesh 95% pass 80 mesh 80 Mesh Screen Chemical Tests Assay (Astaxanthin) 3.0% Min 3.24% HPLC All trans astaxanthin 0.8% Min 2.62% HPLC Protein 15% Min 15.67% GB5009.5-2016 Loss on drying 5.0% Max 3.7% 5g/105℃/2hrs Residue on Ignition 5.0% Max 2.21% 2g/525℃/2hrs Heavy metals 10.0ppm Max <10.0ppm AAS Lead (Pb) 2.0ppm Max <2.0ppm AAS/GB5009.12-2010 Arsenic (As) 1.0ppm Max <1.0ppm AAS/GB5009.11-2010 Cadmium (Cd) 1.0ppm Max <1.0ppm AAS/GB5009.15-2010 Mercury (Hg) 0.5ppm Max <0.5ppm AAS/GB5009.17-2010 Microbiology Control Total plate count 10,000cfu/g Max <10,000cfu/g GB4789.2-2010 Yeast & Mold 100cfu/g Max <100cfu/g GB4789.15-2010 E. Coli Negative Negative GB4789.3-2010 Salmonella Negative Negative GB4789.4-2010 Function: Astaxanthin, also known as astaxanthin, is a natural carotenoid compound found mainly in some marine organisms. It has powerful antioxidant effects and has many health benefits: Antioxidant: Astaxanthin is one of the strongest antioxidants currently known, helping to reduce free radical damage to cells, thereby slowing down the aging process. Cardiovascular protection: Astaxanthin helps lower cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of arteriosclerosis, and is beneficial to cardiovascular health. Supports eye health: Astaxanthin is thought to help protect the eye's retina, reducing the occurrence of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Anti-inflammatory effect: Astaxanthin may have a certain effect in reducing inflammation and can help relieve inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Improves muscle fatigue: Astaxanthin is thought to reduce muscle fatigue, promote recovery, and improve athletic performance. Gmo statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material. Ingredient statement Statement Option #1: Pure Single Ingredient This 100% single ingredient does not contain or use any additives, preservatives, carriers and/or processing aids in its manufacturing process. Statement Option #2: Multiple Ingredients Must include all/any additional sub ingredients contained in and/or used in its manufacturing process. Gluten free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten. (Bse)/ (Tse) Statement We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE. Cruelty-free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals. Kosher statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards. Vegan Statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards. Food Allergen Information ALLERGENS PRESENCE ABSENCE PROCESS COMMENT Milk or milk derivatives No Yes No Egg or egg derivatives No Yes No Fish or fish derivatives No Yes No Shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks & their derivatives No Yes No Peanuts or peanut derivatives No Yes No Tree nuts or their derivatives No Yes No Soy or soy derivatives No Yes No Wheat or wheat derivatives No Yes No Trans Fat This product does not contain any trans fats.