Astaxanthin 2.0% Extra-Red is a water-dispersible red powder made from algae extract (Haematococcus pluvialis) for food, beverage, and supplement formulas that need a premium natural-carotenoid story with a stronger red tone than the regular Astaxanthin 2.0% grade (Product ID 125165).

This Extra-Red grade is HPLC-tested and produced with supercritical extraction technology. It is designed for formulas that want both color value and ingredient-positioning value, including antioxidant, skin-beauty, eye-health, active-lifestyle, and cardiovascular-wellness concepts.

For beauty-positioned formulas, MySkinRecipes keeps the existing in-vitro screening context: at 1% use, WhiteCare™ Astaxanthin showed more than 70% anti-tyrosinase activity. This gives formulators useful support for antioxidant and skin-radiance positioning while finished-product claims should still match the actual dosage, formula format, and food/supplement regulations in the target market.

Recommended use

• Use level: 0.10-1.00%; typical starting point 0.50%
• Suitable pH range: 3.5-7.0
• Add to formulas where a red to reddish-orange carotenoid tone is desired
• Disperse thoroughly in the water phase or premix before adding to the main batch
• Protect finished formulas from excessive heat, direct light, and prolonged air exposure to help maintain carotenoid quality

Quality profile

• Appearance: red, free-flowing powder
• Odor: characteristic algal odor
• Total astaxanthin: controlled by HPLC, COA specification not less than 1.0%
• Drying loss: not more than 10.0%
• Lead (Pb): not more than 0.8 ppm
• Total plate count: not more than 3.0 x 10⁴ CFU/g
• Mould and yeast: not more than 300 CFU/g
• E. coli: not more than 20 CFU/g

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Minimize air exposure after opening.