UnitedStatesAstaxanthin(虾青素)MarketReport2016docx目录.docx

United States Astaxanthin Market Report 2016Chapters1 AstaxanthinOverview1.1 Product Overview and Scope of AstaxanthinAstaxanthin is a naturally occurring dark red carotenoid found in nature primarily in aquatic animals such as salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and crustaceans. It has the unique capacity to quench free radicals and reactive species of oxygen and to inhibit lipid peroxidation. Studies have shown natural astaxanthin to be over 500 times stronger than vitamin E and much more potent than other carotenoids such as lutein, lycopene and β-carotene. There are two kinds of astaxanthin based on the raw materials: Natural vs Synthetic astaxanthin. It is commonly demonstrates that Natural Astaxanthin outperforms Synthetic Astaxanthin in all of its antioxidant and biological functions.This report mainly covers the natural astaxanthin product. Natural astaxanthin is biosynthesized by living microalgae (H. Pluvialis).Natural astaxanthin with the molecular formula of C40H52O4 and CAS number 472-61-7 is a member of the carotenoid family and the main carotenoid found in algae and aquatic animals. It is more than just a red pigment; it is primarily an extremely powerful antioxidant. There are two types of natural astaxanthin included astaxanthin oleoresin and astaxanthin powder.Figure Picture of AstaxanthinSource: QYR Pharma Healthcare Research Center, Nov 2016Table Product Specifications of Natural AstaxanthinItemsContentsMolecular formulaC40H52O4CAS No.472-61-7Appearancered/pink colorationMelting point216 °C (421 °F; 489 K)Boiling point774 °C (1,425 °F; 1,047 K)Key propertiesSuper antioxidant, Coloring propertySource: QYR Pharma Healthcare Research Center, Nov 20161.2 Classification of AstaxanthinThere are two types of natural astaxanthin included astaxanthin oleoresin and astaxanthin powder.Table Classification of AstaxanthinTypeDescription1Astaxanthin oleoresinThis product is a red, viscous oleoresin containing of 5% or 10% natural Astaxanthin complex, wit