Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid, which is widely used in food additives due to its excellent antioxidant properties and bright red color.
1. Coloring effect
Astaxanthin is a natural red pigment with a bright red color that can provide a bright color to food. It is often used in the following foods:
Aquatic food: such as shrimp, crab, salmon, etc., to make aquatic products appear bright red.
Meat food: used to improve the color of meat and make it more attractive.
Beverages: such as juice, carbonated drinks, etc., give beverages a bright red color.
Candy: used to color candy to make it more beautiful.
2. Preservation effect
The antioxidant properties of astaxanthin enable it to effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in food, thereby extending the shelf life of food. For example:
Seafood products: Astaxanthin can prevent the corruption of seafood products and extend their shelf life.
Meat food: used to prevent the oxidation and deterioration of meat and extend its shelf life.