Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIE-275
Date: 01/07/2025
ASTAXANTHIN 5%
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Haematococcus pluviales |
| DESCRIPTION | It´s an astaxanthin-rich natural microalgal product, consisting of crushed and spray-dried aplanospores of the green microalga |
| ADDITIVES | DL-α-Tocopherol (natural vitamin E) |
| Silicon Dioxide | |
| Sunflower lecithin | |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | |
| APPEARANCE | Red powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| ASSAY ASTAXANTHIN | ≥5.0% | Internal Method |
| as Monoesters | 0.039 | Internal Method |
| as Diesters | 0.009 | Internal Method |
| Free | 0.001 | Internal Method |
| DENSITY | 400 g/l | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | <3.0% | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | to 100 µm, (fracción principal sobre 40 µm / main fraction over 40 µm) | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Practically insoluble in water | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | Complies | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤10 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTERIES | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS | ≤10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| S.AUREUS | Negative/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI, THERMOTOLERANT COLIFORMS | Negative/g, <1 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Negative/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food and food supplements.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
STORAGE and TRANSPORT: Astaxanthin is sensitive to air, heat and light. The product may be stored as supplied, vacuum-packed in a
laminated bag, up to 36 months in freezer at -18°C or colder, up to 24 months in chilled conditions (<8°C) or up to 6 months at room temperature (<25°C). It may be transported at ambient conditions, including elevated temperature due to hot weather, in transport vehicles
without temperature control without significant negative effects on the quality. Once opened use content quickly .
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and following Reg. (EC) No 852/2004 and No 853/2004.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
STORAGE and TRANSPORT: Astaxanthin is sensitive to air, heat and light. The product may be stored as supplied, vacuum-packed in a
laminated bag, up to 36 months in freezer at -18°C or colder, up to 24 months in chilled conditions (<8°C) or up to 6 months at room temperature (<25°C). It may be transported at ambient conditions, including elevated temperature due to hot weather, in transport vehicles
without temperature control without significant negative effects on the quality. Once opened use content quickly .
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and following Reg. (EC) No 852/2004 and No 853/2004.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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