Astaxanthin Oleoresin

Alfa Chemistry specializes in the production of astaxanthin products. Our astaxanthin oleoresin is a kind of red or dark-red oily liquid with a slight smell of seaweed. Automated ethanol extraction and supercritical CO₂ extraction are used in the production process. From the selection and cultivation of species of Haematococcus pluvialis to the extraction and purification of astaxanthin, Alfa Chemistry strictly controls every production process to ensure the best and most reliable quality. Our astaxanthin oleoresin can be used in dietary supplements, nutrition products, health products, cosmetics, etc.

Basic Information

• Source: Haematococcus pluvialis
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oil and organic solvents
• Storage condition: Keep it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight or water contamination.
• Shelf life: 2 years (original package).
• Uses: Dietary supplements, nutrition products, health products, cosmetics, etc.

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Red or dark-red oily liquid.
• Odor: No burnt odor, rancidity or other odd odors.
• Purity: 5.0%, 10.0%, 20.0%

• Moisture: ≤ 6%
• Ash: ≤ 5%

Heavy Metals

Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.8 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1.0 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1.0 mg/kg

Microorganism

Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 50 cfu/g
Coliform	≤ 20 cfu/g
E. coli	≤ 10 cfu/g
Salmonella	Negative
Shigella	Negative
Vibrio parahaemolyticus	Negative
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative

Application Guidance

Application	Dosage (as pure astaxanthin)
Softgel	6 mg/pellet
Edible wine	6 mg/50ml
Soft drinks	3-6 mg/250ml
Microencapsulation	30-50 g/kg
Oral solution	6-9 mg/50ml
High-end cosmetics	50-100 mg/kg

As one of the leading astaxanthin oleoresin companies, we firmly believe our customers are the key stakeholders in our business. Our sole motive is to multiply the faith and trust our customers have put in us, by providing them first-class products as per their unique demands. For more information, please feel free to contact us.