Description

AstaFirst® P1 and P2 –are high quality Microencapsulated astaxanthin extract powders containing 1.0% and 2.0% natural astaxanthin respectively. The powdered astaxanthin, AstaFirst® P1 and P2, are both cold water dispersible, directly compressible, very stable, flowable and free of allergens, which are suitable for use in dietary supplements (two piece hard shells, tablets, bars), functional beverages and cosmetic applications.

Astaxanthin is a kind of red carotenoid, which has important applications in the nutraceutical, cosmetics, food and feed industries. Haematococcus pluvialis is the richest source of natural astaxanthin and is now cultivated at industrial scale. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with a free radical fighting capacity **0 times higher than that of vitamin E.