[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.

Today on Bored and Hungry we make the Central America meal Alote Chuco

Audio
“Life is Beautiful” “Deputy Willie’s One Tough Chap!”- Riyou Kinugasa, Takuya Kobayashi, and Hiromi Mizutani

Alote Chuco:
Blue Corn Chips
Red Beans
Dried Chili Peppers
1 oz. Pumpkin Seeds
1 tbsp. Lime Juice

Directions:

Separately grind chips, seeds, and peppers into a fine powder using food processor and coffee grind. Set aside in separate containers.

Clean beans and soak over night in water. Drain beans and simmer in warm water for about 2 hours, or until desired doneness. Drain water, set aside, and keep warm.

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and stir in ½ cup of corn chip powder. Reduce heat and simmer for around 5 minutes, until lightly thickened. Pour or spoon hot Atole into a cup or bowl, mix in lime juice, 3 tbsp. of red beans, 1 tbsp. of pumpkin seed powder, and ½ tsp. of chili powder. Serve hot and enjoy.

Kaddu ki khatti meethi sabzi is quite interesting dish which is prepared using yellow pumpkin. this sabzi gets tangyness from tamarind pulp and sweetness from sugar or jaggery powder.

Kaddu or Pumpkin is common vegetable which is often prepared as a sabzi in northern states of India. Often we prepare the kaddu ki sabzi during fasting days of navratri. It goes well with plain parathas and pooris.
Preparing kaddu / pumpkin sabzi is easy whereas peeling kaddu is a bit tough task. I have a trick, first i wash and cut the long pieces of kaddu with a big knife and later I peel it. Peeling whole kaddu at once is not easy. Share if you find any other easy way to peel kaddu.

Pumpkin / kaddu sabzi can be prepared within 15 – 20 minutes. It is quite a routine recipe, except adding jaggery powder and mango powder or tamarind paste to enhance the taste of vegetable. We can make kaddu without adding these ingredients as well but I personally prefer these ingredients. Here is the complete recipe for kaddu ki sabzi.

Ingredients for Kaddu / Pumpkin Sabzi

Pumpkin : 1/2 kg
Fenugreek Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Green Chilli : 1 (fine chopped)
Salt : to taste
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder : 1 tsp
Garam Masala : 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder : 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
Jaggery Powder / Sugar : 1 tsp
Mango powder/Tamarind Paste : 1/2 tsp
Oil : 1 tbsp

How to make Kaddu Khaata Meetha / Pumpkin Spicy Sweet and sour
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