[Latin Name] Haematococcus Pluvialis

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications]1% 2% 3% 5%

[Appearance] Dark red Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Brief Introduction

Astaxanthin is a natural nutritional component, it can be found as a food supplement. The supplement is intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid. It belongs to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenes, which are built from five carbon precursors; isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate . Astaxanthin is classified as a xanthophyll (originally derived from a word meaning “yellow leaves” since yellow plant leaf pigments were the first recognized of the xanthophyll family of carotenoids), but currently employed to describe carotenoid compounds that have oxygen-containing moities, hydroxyl or ketone , such as zeaxanthin and canthaxanthin. Indeed, astaxanthin is a metabolite of zeaxanthin and/or canthaxanthin, containing both hydroxyl and ketone functional groups. Like many carotenoids, astaxanthin is a colorful, lipid-soluble pigment. This colour is due to the extended chain of conjugated (alternating double and single) double bonds at the centre of the compound. This chain of conjugated double bonds is also responsible for the antioxidant function of astaxanthin (as well as other carotenoids) as it results in a region of decentralized electrons that can be donated to reduce a reactive oxidizing molecule.

Function:

1.Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and may protect against oxidative damage to body tissues.

2.Astaxanthin can improve the immune response by increasing the number of antibody producing cells.

3.Astaxanthin is a potential candidate to treat neurodegenerative disease such as Alzhimer and Parkinson diease.

4.Astaxanthin dan reduce UVA-light damage to skin such as sunburn, inflammation, ageing and skin cancer.

Application

1.When applied in pharmaceutical field, astaxanthin powder has the good function of antineoplastic;

2.When applied in health food field, astaxanthin powder is used as food additives for pigment and health care;

3.When applied in cosmetic field, astaxanthin powder has the good function of antioxidant and anti-aging;

4.When applied in animal feeds field, astaxanthin powder is used as animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pumpkin Seeded
1 Tbsp olive oil
1-3 Tsp, seasonings of your choice

Sweet
Cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar
Pumpkin pie spice and honey
Cardamom and brown sugar
Savory (any combination!)
Garlic powder, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, Parmesan, curry
Chili powder, Garam masala

DIRECTIONS
1) Turn on the oven to 325 degree
2) Clean the outside of the pumpkin
3) Cut open the pumpkin with a sharp serrated knife at an angle
4) Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp and placeseeds and strings in one bowl and the large chunks of flesh in another bowl – you can discard or use in other recipes
5) Place the seeds in a colander and run cool water over the seeds to clean them OR Cover the seeds with water and swish the bowl around to remove the excess pumpkin pieces (the seeds will float and the flesh will sink to the bottom but you may have to help separate some the strings from the seeds)
6) Place seeds on a cloth towel to pat off excess water (some seeds may stick to the towel so do not use paper towel or you will have paper stuck to your seeds)
7) Toss the seeds with olive oil and your favorite seasoning
8) Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet
9) Roast in over for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy

Store in an air tight container for a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.