AstaFirst® P1 and P2
–are high
quality Microencapsulated astaxanthin extract powders containing
1.0% and 2.0% natural astaxanthin respectively. The powdered
astaxanthin, AstaFirst® P1 and P2, are both cold water dispersible,
directly compressible, very stable, flowable and free of allergens,
which are suitable for use in dietary supplements (two piece hard
shells, tablets, bars), functional beverages and cosmetic
applications.
Astaxanthin is a kind of red
carotenoid, which has important applications in the nutraceutical,
cosmetics, food and feed industries. Haematococcus pluvialis is the
richest source of natural astaxanthin and is now cultivated at
industrial scale. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with a free
radical fighting capacity **0 times higher than that of vitamin
E.
