Fucoxanthin (FX) is a hydrophobic natural pigment found in algae.
It has a characteristic structure, monoepoxide and olefin. Its structure contains nine conjugated double bonds.
Fucoxanthin extract has many potential positive effects on human health, including skin health and metabolic health.
Its safety has been certified by the European Food Safety Authority and the US Food and Drug Administration. It is mainly used in health foods, personal care products and pharmaceutical fields.
Item Name | Specification |
Fucoidan Powder | 80% ~ 95% |
Kelp Extract | 0.1% 0.5% 1% 10% iodine |
Wakame Extract | 5:1,10:1,20:1,50:1 and others |
Botanical Name | Laminaria japonica | |
Used Part | Leaf | |
Items | Specifications | Test Methods |
Assay | ≥10.0% | UV |
Appearance | Light Yellow Brown Fine Powder | Visual |
Odor and Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Sieve analysis | 90% through 80 mesh | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0 % | 105℃/2 hrs |
Total Ash | ≤5.0 % | GB 5009.4-2016 |
Bulk Density | 40~60g/100mL | GB/T 18798.5 |
Tap Density | 50~80g/100mL | GB/T 18798.5 |
Lead (Pb) | ∠3.0mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) | ∠2.0mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) | ∠1.0mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | ∠0.1mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Total Aerobic Count | ≤1000cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
Yeast and Moulds | ≤100cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
E-Coli | Negative | GB 4789.3 |
Salmonella | Negative | GB 4789.4 |
Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative | GB 4789.10 |
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