Astaxanthin, 3,3 '-2 hydroxyl -4, 4' -
diketone - beta, beta - beta-carotene, unsaturated compound of terpene,
C40H52O4. It is widely found in the natural world, such as most crustaceans and
salmon fish, whose leaves, flowers, fruit, and flamingo feathers are medium.
Rain raw red found is the highest astaxanthin content of micro algae, are all
known astaxanthin accumulation of synthetic biology's highest species, is
recognized as the best biological production of natural shrimp green element in
the nature. Astaxanthin has many physiological functions, such as oxidation
resistance, is so far found in nature the strongest antioxidant, has
been hailed as the "VE", its antioxidant activity is equivalent to
1000 times the natural VE; 10 times beta carotene. Astaxanthin is
widely used in cosmetics and skin care products because of its strong
antioxidant function. As a compound functional additive widely used in health
products, food or beverage industry; As a natural coloring agent for aquatic, meat
and poultry eggs and food coloring.
