Canthaxanthin, present in birds, fish, fungi, algae and insects, is a red carotenoid and is currently widely used in the feed industry. In the poultry industry, it can be used to enhance the color of egg yolk and used for chicken skin coloring. In addition to coloring function, canthaxanthin is also an antioxidant, like vitamin C and vitamin E can protect body cells from the hazards of free radiation.
Active Ingredients
β,β-carotene-4,4-dione
Product Specs
10%
Characteristic
1. Good coloring effect, making poultry and aquatic products present an ideal color
2. Anti-oxidation technology to ensure the stability of the product
Product Application
Coloring of egg yolks, poultry, salmon and crustaceans
Packing
Packaging: 5kg/bag, 20kg/carton
Storage: avoid direct sunlight or high temperature, and store in a cool and dry place. Use as soon as possible after unpacking.
Shelf life: 36 months
The application of animal coloring is mainly used for skin coloring and egg yolk coloring of birds. It is well deposited by gastrointestinal mucosal epithelial cells in subcutaneous, yolk and other tissues, so as to significantly deepen the yolk degree of poultry eggs and improve the color of poultry skin. Application of cantharidin yellow in cosmetics is a very safe edible pigment. Its color is bright and gives people a happy feeling. Adding cantharidin yellow to cosmetics can achieve an ideal color effect. The application of medical treatment mainly uses its good antioxidant capacity to reduce free radicals in the human body, so as to play the role of antioxidant, anti-aging, preventing cardiovascular diseases, improving immunity and anti-cancer.
IUPAC
2,4,4-trimethyl-3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one
Matter Classification
organic
Appearance
Reddish violet, free flowing beads
Acidity and Basicity
neutral