Product Description
Function
Canthaxanthin 10% Beadlet consists of violet-brown, free-flowing fine powder to particles. It contains canthaxanthin
pure finely dispersed in a starch-coated matrix of gelatin, sucrose, and corn starch, Dextrin. dl-α-Tocopherol and
ascorbyl palmitate are added as antioxidant stabilizer. All the ingredients are of high grade material for human consumption.
Why to use canthaxanthin?
Poultry can not synthesize canthaxanthin itself, but in the evolutionary process of obtaining canthaxanthin gradually
have from food and deposited into the skin and fat in capacity.
Application:
1. Canthaxanthin powder is used to reduce sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
2. In foods, canthaxanthin powder is used as food coloring and is added to animal feed to improve the color of chicken skins, egg yolks, salmon, and trout.
3.In manufacturing, canthaxanthin powder is used in cosmetics and in medications.
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Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis-Canthaxanthin 10% Beadlet
| Items |
Methods |
Specifications |
Results |
| Description |
Visual |
Violet-red to reddish-violet beadlets, with white spots of food starch |
Violet-red beadlets, with white spots of starch |
| Loss on drying |
USP<731> Ph.Eur.2.2.32 |
≤8.0% |
2.7% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
GB5009.74 |
≤0.001% |
<0.001% |
| Arsenic (as As) |
GB5009.76 |
≤0.0003% |
<0.0003% |
| Particle Size |
| Pass through sieve No.20 |
USP<786>Ph. Eur.2.9.12 |
100% |
100% |
| Pass through sieve No.40 |
USP<786> Ph. Eur.2.9.12 |
≥85% |
91% |
| Pass through sieve No.100 |
USP<786> Ph. Eur.2.9.12 |
≤15% |
0.40% |
| Assay |
UV |
≥10% |
12.5% |
| Microbial tests |
| Aerobic bacteria count |
GB4789.2 |
≤1000 cfu/g |
<10 cfu/g |
| Moulds and yeasts |
GB4789.15 |
≤1000 cfu/g |
<10 cfu/g |
| Coliforms |
GB4789.3 |
<0.3 MPN/g |
<0.3MPN/g |
| *Salmonella |
GB4789.4 |
n.d./25g |
Certified |
| *Shigella |
GB4789.5 |
n.d./25g |
Certified |
| *Staphylococcus aureus |
GB4789.10 |
n.d./25g |
Certified |
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Zhejiang Weile Biotechnology Co., Ltd committes to providing domestic and foreign customers with the most cost-effective products, the most specialized solutions, and the most standard pre-sales and after-sales services.
1. A large number of high quality products, manufactured by leading producers, and supported by excellent quality control system.
2. A broad range of Third Party Certifications, including GMP, USP, EP, ISO, KOSHER, HALA, FSSCC and so on, with the fundamental assurance of products quality.
3. Professional product knowledge, providing comprehensive services for customers.
4. Rich market experience, with well-deserved reputation.
5. Regular safety stocks, ensuring sustainable supply.
6. Samples will be free.
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