Astaxanthin Powder

Alfa Chemistry specializes in the production of astaxanthin products. Our astaxanthin powder is a kind of free flowing fine astaxanthin powder derived as an oil extract from algae. To be specific, it is made by mixing astaxanthin oleoresin into auxiliary materials, embedding in microcapsules and spray drying. It is red or dark-red with a slight smell of seaweed. Our astaxanthin powder has been widely used in dietary supplements, nutrition products, health products, beverages, etc.

Basic Information

• Source: Haematococcus pluvialis.
• Solubility: It can be quickly dispersed in cold water, and the solution is red or bright red.
• 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, beverages, etc.
• Packing: 1kg/bag, 5kg/bag (aluminum foil)

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Red or dark-red powder with uniform particle size.
• Odor: No burnt odor, rancidity or other odd odors.
• Purity: 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 4.0%

• 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	≤ 0.43 MPN/g
E. coli	≤ 10 cfu/g
Salmonella	Negative
Shigella	Negative
Vibrio parahaemolyticus	Negative
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative

Application Guidance

Application	Dosage (as pure astaxanthin)
Powder beverage	3~10 mg/bag
Tablet candy, Jelly candy, Filled candy	6 mg/tablet
Effervescent tablet	2~6 mg/tablet
Meal replacement powder	9 mg/bag
Functional drinks	2~6 mg/250ml
Protein powder	0.6~0.9 g/kg

As one of the leading astaxanthin powder 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.