Astaxanthin

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Dosage Form Capabilities:

• Powder 1%-10%,

• Microencapsulated Powder CWD/CWS 1%- 2.5%

• Oil Suspension1%-10%

  
  

Specifications of Astaxanthin

Application of Astaxanthin

1. Astaxanthin is used in baked functional Foods&beverage;

2. Astaxanthin is used as a beneficial ingredient in Dietary Supplements;

3. Astaxanthin can also serve as an ingredient in cosmetics ;

4. Astaxanthin can be used as an aquatic and animal Feed Additives.

FAQ

1. What is lutein and where is it sourced from?

Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid commonly extracted from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta). It is widely used in eye-health, healthy-aging, children’s nutrition and beauty-from-within formulations.

Commercial lutein ingredients may be standardized as free lutein or lutein esters, depending on the extraction and processing method.

2. What lutein concentrations and formats are available?

Lutein can be supplied in several concentrations and delivery formats, including:

• Lutein powder

• Microencapsulated lutein powder

• Water-dispersible lutein beadlets

• Lutein granules

• Lutein oil suspension

• Lutein combined with zeaxanthin

The appropriate format depends on the target dosage form, required stability, dispersibility and processing conditions.

3. What products can lutein be used in?

Lutein is suitable for:

• Eye-health capsules and tablets

• Gummies

• Sachets and stick packs

• Functional beverage powders

• Children’s nutrition products

• Multivitamin premixes

• Healthy-aging supplements

• Beauty-from-within formulas

Microencapsulated or beadlet formats are generally preferred for dry products because they offer better flowability, oxidation protection and dosage-form compatibility.

4. How is lutein protected from oxidation and light?

Lutein is sensitive to oxygen, light and heat. Microencapsulation surrounds the lutein with a protective wall matrix, helping improve stability during processing and storage.

Key quality parameters may include:

• Lutein assay

• Zeaxanthin content

• Moisture

• Particle size

• Dispersibility

• Residual solvents

• Heavy metals

• Microbiological limits

Light-resistant, oxygen-barrier packaging and controlled storage conditions are recommended.

5. Is lutein suitable for vegan, allergen-conscious and clean-label products?

Marigold-derived lutein is plant-based and can be suitable for vegan formulations. Depending on the carrier system, it can also support allergen-conscious and clean-label positioning.

For vegan products, plant-based wall materials such as modified starch, gum arabic or other suitable carbohydrates may be selected instead of gelatin or dairy-derived carriers.

Final claims should be confirmed against the product specification, allergen statement and manufacturing-site controls.