Natural astaxanthin is a lipid-soluble ingredient and can usually used in oil-based formulations. However, due to its extremely powerful antioxidant properties, there is a high demand in the market for a water soluble form that can be introduced in “oil-in-water” cosmetics formulations and as an active functional ingredient for beverages.
Feb 27 2012 --- Algatechnologies, Israel, the leading manufacturer of natural astaxanthin, will launch at VitaFoods 2% natural astaxanthin liquid-emulsion format under the AstaPure brand name.
Natural astaxanthin is a lipid-soluble ingredient and can usually used in oil-based formulations. However, due to its extremely powerful antioxidant properties, there is a high demand in the market for a water soluble form that can be introduced in “oil-in-water” cosmetics formulations and as an active functional ingredient for beverages.
Since natural astaxanthin was recognized as GRAS by the FDA, there is a growing demand from food and beverages manufacturers seeking water-soluble formulations of AstaPure brand.
The astaxanthin emulsion is produced under patent-protected, ISO- and GMP-certified technology. It is a ready-to-use formulation and can easily be introduced into liquid-filled capsules or any other water soluble application.
The AstaPure line also includes a 10% astaxanthin oleoresin, 2.5% astaxanthin beadlets, 2% astaxanthin vegetarian beadlets, cold-water-dispersible beadlets, 3% astaxanthin powder and 4mg astaxanthin capsules (supplied in bulk). All products can be used in multiple forms of dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals and functional foods.
Algatechnologies holds Kosher, Halal ISO 9001/2000, HACCP and GMP international accreditations.