Astaxanthin is the major carotenoid responsible for the pink-red pigmentation of fish and shrimps.
Asthaxanthin is an important element of the feed chain of wild and farmed salmon and shrimp. Aquatic animals cannot synthesize astaxanthin, and therefore it must be added to the diet.
Astaxanthin has been shown to have other biological and nutritional functions, linked to its ability to act as a powerful antioxidant.
Astaxanthin from DSM Nutritional Products is marketed under the trade name CAROPHYLL® Pink.
CAROPHYLL® Pink 10% CWS Brochure
Salmonid pigmentation guide
