Astaxanthin (C40H52O4, FW 596.8) is a xanthophyll, an oxidative derivative of carotenes
(Figure 1). It is the main carotenoid pigment found in aquatic animals (Miki 1991). This red …

Astaxanthin is the main natural C40 carotenoid used worldwide in the aquaculture industry.
It normally occurs in red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …

Astaxanthin is a red-colored secondary metabolite with excellent antioxidant properties,
typically finds application as foods, feed, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and medications …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

Astaxanthin is commercially sold as a pigment for animal feed and as an antioxidant for the
nutraceutical sector. Astaxanthin is predominantly manufactured synthetically from …

Astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment found in several aquatic organisms, is responsible for the
red colour of salmon, trout and crustaceans. In this study, astaxanthin production from …

Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble xanthophyll, an oxygenated derivative of carotenoids
(C40H52O4, FW 596.8 Da). It is closely related to carotenoids such as β-carotene …

In recent years, the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries have shown considerable interest
in bioactive molecules of marine origin that show high potential for application as …

Astaxanthin, which is an important metabolite with anti-oxidative property, has been
discovered in some fish, shrimp, and microorganisms. Owing to the great advantages of …