Canthaxanthin is known mainly as the natural pigment of the orange-yellow Chanterelle mushroom, but also occurs in various lower animals, some crustaceans, insects, fishes and birds. Besides its pigmentation properties, Canthaxanthin has various physiological functions and can be converted into vitamin A in case of deficiency.
Canthaxanthin is used for egg-yolk and broiler pigmentation, as the red component of the yolk color, and in foods and cosmetics requiring a more orange-red hue.
Canthaxanthin from DSM Nutritional Products is marketed under the trade name CAROPHYLL® Red.
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