[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.

Full recipe: https://bit.ly/pumpkinsoup-nomiku

This easy soup packs a lot of heat for not being cooked over a stove. You just need a water bath and your Nomiku and you’re ready to serve! Perfect to warm you up for the oncoming cold weather.

Serves 4

Cook time: 1.5 hours sous vide

Ingredients:

1 Small Sugar Pumpkin (about 2.5-3lbs) – cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter
4 Garlic Cloves – smashed
1 Jalapeño – halved & deseeded
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder (we used Jaswant’s Kitchen)
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 Cups Coconut Milk
1 Teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
Garnish options:

Cilantro
1 Shallot – diced & fried
Shredded Coconut
Pumpkin Seeds
Cracked Pepper

Steps:

Set up Nomiku water bath and turn temperature to 83°C (181°F).
In a gallon sized zip bag, add cubed pumpkin, jalapeño, smashed garlic, tomato paste, butter, curry powder, sea salt, and coconut milk. Sous vide for 1.5 hours.
Remove from water bath and pour into a large bowl and puree using an immersion blender or pour into blender to puree in two equal batches.
Pour into 4 serving bowls and top with cilantro, fried shallots, pumpkin seeds, and cracked pepper to taste.