[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.

When the air becomes crisp, hinting of fall, I’m ready to bake! I love combining the flavors of cranberry, orange and walnuts in these delicious ‘Cranberry Date Bars”. They are easy to prepare, and can be made entirely from wholesome items you probably already have in your food storage.

CRANBERRY DATE BARS

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon each vanilla and almond extracts
zest of 1 orange, finely chopped
1 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups quick oats
1½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 ½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted

Glaze:
2 cups powered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons orange juice (or a little more)
zest of 1 orange – optional

Directions:

Combine cranberries, dates and orange juice and zest. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the consistency of jam. Remove from heat. Add extracts and stir. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. Stir in melted butter until blended. Pat half into bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan. Bake at 350 degree for 8 minutes.

Spread cranberry mixture over crust, sprinkle with remaining oat mixture, and pat down firmly. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

For glaze, combine powered sugar and orange juice adding juice one tablespoon at a time. Stir in vanilla and zest. Drizzle over bars. Let bars cool before cutting.

Enjoy!

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