ASTAROSE (ASTAXANTHIN)
Bio-Marine's AstaRose is a natural source of astaxanthin, derived from a unique strain of yeast. The majority of the AstaRose carotenoid fraction is astaxanthin. This concentrated form of natural astaxanthin has been carefully formulated into a fine, free flowing dark red powder and is an essential nutritional requirement and a pigment source for aquatic animals.
PRICING
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PACKED |
PRICE |
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1 & 10kg vacuum packed foil bags |
Contact local distributor |
PACKAGING
1kg & 10kg vacuum foil bag
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CATALOG#: ASTAROSE
FEEDING PROTOCOLS
Use 1 teaspoon per pound of food.
NUTRITIONAL PROFILE
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TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION |
AstaRose (Astaxanthin) |
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Manufacturer: |
Aquafauna Bio-Marine, Inc. Hawthorne, California 90250, USA |
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I. Physical Characteristics |
Dark Red Powder |
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II. Qualitative/quantitative formula of composition, (expressed in percentages). |
See Proximate Analysis below |
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III. Shelf life |
Product should be stored at temperatures <50F (10C) and protected from light. When properly stored, this product has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture. |
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IV. Commercial presentation |
Vacuum packed foil bag: |
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V. Packing |
1kg and 10kg. |
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VI: Shipping |
Product is non-hazardous and may be shipped by any conventional method. |
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PROXIMATE ANALYSIS |
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Astaxanthin |
1.0% |
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Protein |
17.0% |
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Fat |
38.0% |
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Ash |
1.0% |
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Carbohydrates |
40.0% |
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Moisture |
3.0% |
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FATTY ACID PROFILE |
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Fatty Acid |
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Materials and Feed Additives |
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14:0 |
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Astaxanthin |
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16:0 |
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16:1 |
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18:0 |
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18:1 |
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18:2n-6 |
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18:3n-3 |
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18:4n-3 |
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20:1 |
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EPA |
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22:1 |
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22:5n-3 |
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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
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Identification |
HPLC Positive |
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Moisture |
14.0% |
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Astaxanthin Content |
10,000 ppm |
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS |
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Total Colony Count |
746 cfu/g |
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Coliforms |
Negative |
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Date of Analysis |
January 5, 2008 |
STORAGE
Product should be stored in a cool, dry place [temperatures <20C (<4F)] and protected from light. When properly stored, this product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. Vacuum packed in resealable foil bags.