[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.

Grape seed extract and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) clearly possess remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic properties.

• Reduces free radical damage and oxidative stress which suggest its effectiveness in reducing the risk of cancer, asthma, arthritis, heart and chronic diseases.

• 20 times more potent than Vitamin C and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E

• Prevents cardiovascular disease, formation of blood clots, growth of cancer cells, asthma in kids and adults, and premature ageing.

• Maintains normal blood pressure level by protecting the blood vessels from damage and by acting as a muscle relaxant.

Stir fried green beans in coconut oil – Merkuvati means stir fried in oil. This is a Keralite dish. Details of the recipe is at https://www.easycooking321.com/2013/01/green-beans-merkuvati.html

3 cups beans chopped
1 cup peas use fresh snap peas if available or use frozen
4 tablespoon coconut oil or substitute with any good cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of urad dal
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon of chili powder or to taste
a few curry leaves or substitute with cilantro or parsley leaves
1 tablespoon dry coconut rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Wash and chop the beans.

Heat coconut oil on medium heat when hot add mustard seeds and urad dal.

When mustard seeds pop add curry leaves, beans, turmeric powder and chili powder. Stir cover and cook.

After five minutes add salt, mix, cover and cook until the beans are done.
When beans are done add the coconut mix and it is ready to serve.

Serves 4. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapati.