[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.

This blog was an absolute pleasure to make with Chelsey Mac and Ashley Hansen.

If you have any questions please comment below.

Makes 12 muffins. GF, dairy free, Vegan.
Ingredients:

2.5 Cups oats (blended to a flour)
2 Tablespoons of Pumpkin Spice
3/4 Cup Cashew milk or nut milk of choice
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 cup pumpkin pure
½ teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt
¾ cup coconut palm sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon ground chia mixed with ¼ cup water
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F and line muffin tray with paper liners.
In one bowl mix together Flour, Spice, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and salt.
In another bowl mix together nut milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, coconut palm sugar, pumpkin pure, and chia paste (which should be made 10 mins in advance) Stir both bowels well, then mix wet ingredients with dry and mix in the pumpkin seeds and or chocolate chips. Place in muffin liners and top with cinnamon and pecans.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Store at room temperature in a container or in fridge for up to 6 days.

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