| General Description |
Dark red lipid CO2 extract of Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae
containing a minimum of 7% natural astaxanthin plus other naturally occurring mixed carotenoids equivalent to an 8.2% astaxanthin complex, (+/-10%). Natural Mixed Tocopherols and/or Rosemary extract are added to the microalgae biomass prior to drying
as an antioxidant to inhibit oxidation. SCE 7 extract contains < 2.5% Mixed Tocopherols. Standardized with high oleic safflower oil. |
| Source of Astaxanthin |
Extracted oleoresin of Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Cyanotech Corporation grows Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae entirely in Hawaii, USA. |
| Regulatory Status |
FDA-reviewed and allowed as dietary supplement (August 1999). This product is non-irradiated and free of genetically modified organisms and ingredients (non-GMO). Cyanotech Corporation is ISO and NPA-GMP Certified. INCI: Haematococcus
pluvialis. *Astaxanthin assay: HPLC, method approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Canadian Food Inspection Agency. |
| Typical Carotenoid Profile % |
Astaxanthin, all-trans 5.67
Astaxanthin, 9-cis 1.14
Astaxanthin, 13-cis 0.60
Astaxanthin, 15-cis 0.03
Astaxanthin, di-cis 0.06
Astacene 0.32
Semi-Astacene 0.29
Beta-Carotene 0.11
Canthaxanthin 0.12
Lutein 0.07 |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile % |
Gamma linolenic 0.6
Linolenic 4.7
Oleic 15.0
Stearic 1.4
Palmitoleic 0.7
Palmitic 8.2
Linoleic 31.8
Total saturated fat 10
Total mono-unsaturated fat 17
Total poly-unsaturated fat 37 |
Typical Composition
(+/- 10%) |
Protein 0.7%
Moisture 4.3%
Lipids 67%
Total Carotenoids 8.2%
Carbohydrate 28%
Calories (per 1.0g) 7.0
Ash <0.1% |
| Quality Control |
Total aerobic bacteria <1,000 cfu/gram
Total coliforms Negative
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® SCE7 below 8°C. Stability of the raw material is
maintained for 2 years after date of manufacture. Stability of formulated finished gelcap products containing BioAstin® SCE7 made by quality manufacturers maintain a shelf life of 3
years after the date of manufacture stored at room temperature. |
