| General Description |
Dark red lipid CO2 extract of Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae containing a minimum of 5% natural astaxanthin plus other mixed carotenoids equivalent to a minimum of 5.9% astaxanthin complex. Standardized with high oleic safflower oil. |
| Source of Astaxanthin |
Extracted oleoresin of Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. |
| Regulatory Status |
FDA-reviewed and allowed as dietary supplement (August 1999). This product is free of genetically modified organisms and ingredients (non-GMO). Cyanotech Corporation is ISO and NPA-GMP Certified. |
| Typical Carotenoid Profile % |
Astaxanthin, all-trans 4.05
Astaxanthin, 9-cis 0.82
Astaxanthin, 13-cis 0.43
Astaxanthin, 15-cis 0.02
Astaxanthin, di-cis 0.05
Astacene 0.23
Semi-Astacene 0.21
Beta-Carotene 0.08
Canthaxanthin 0.09
Lutein 0.05 |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile % |
Gamma linolenic 0.8
Linolenic 11.0
Oleic 17.0
Stearic 1.0
Palmitoleic 0.5
Palmitic 8.0
Linoleic 13.8
Total saturated fat 10
Total mono-unsaturated fat 15
Total poly-unsaturated fat 23 |
| Typical Composition (+/- 10%) |
Protein 1.0%
Moisture 3.5%
Lipids 60%
Total Carotenoids 5.9%
Carbohydrate 25%
Fiber <1.0
Calories (per 1.0g) 6.5
Ash <0.1%
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| Quality Control |
Total aerobic bacteria <1,000 cfu/gram
Total coliforms nagative
E. coli negative
Pesticides negative
Arsenic <1.0 ppm
Lead <0.1 ppm
Mercury, Cadmium <0.025 ppm each |
| Storage and Shelf Life |
Store BioAstin® SCE5 below 8°C. Stability is maintained for 1 year after date of manufacture. |
| Manufacturer |
Cyanotech Corporation, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA |
