Fucoxanthin

Product Name: Fucoxanthin
Source: Laminaria japonica
Part Used:Whole herb
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):C42H58O6
CAS Number:3351-86-8
Molecular Weight:658.91
EC Number:208-859-5
Active Ingredient: Fucoxanthin
Specification 1:10% By HPLC
Specification 2:10% By UV
Package:25Kg/Drum
Drum’s Size:36cm*36cm*52cm
Shelf Time:2 Years

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Description

Fucoxanthin is a natural pigment,The color is Light yellow to brown, it is a pigment contained in brown algae, diatoms, golden algae and yellow-green algae. It is widely found in various algae, marine phytoplankton, aquatic shells and other animals and plants. It has antioxidant, nerve cell protection, can increase ARA and DHA, and is used as a raw material for food, beauty products and health care products.

Specification

Product Name:	Fucoxanthin	Part Used:	Whole Herb
Latin Name:	Laminaria japonica	Extract Solvent:	Water&Ethanol

ITEM	SPECIFICATION	METHOD
Physical Description
Appearance	Light yellow If test By UV Orange red If test By HPLC	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Olfactory
Chemical Tests
Fucoxanthin	10%	HPLC or UV
Loss on drying	≤5.0%	CP2015 (105 oC, 3 h)
Ash	≤3.0 %	CP2015
Total Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm	CP2015
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Mercury (Hg)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Lead (Pb)	≤2 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Arsenic (As)	≤2ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Microbiology
Total plate count	≤1000 CFU/g	Complies
Yeast & mold	≤100 CFU /g	Complies
E.coli	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative	Negative

Function

1. Inhibit cancer cells
2. Antioxidant effect
3. Anti-inflammatory effect
4. Promote fat breakdown
5. Promote absorption and metabolism

Application

1.Food Field:
It is applied to baked foods such as butter, pies, green tea crisps, etc., to increase the color and functionality of the product, and also used as an egg yolk coloring agent.

2.Cosmetics Field:
Antioxidant, used in anti-aging cosmetics

3.Health Products Field:
Enhance immunity and maintain normal cell operation in the body