Application of Astaxanthin in Functional Food Additives
Application of Astaxanthin in Functional Food Additives
Jul 18, 2022
In the food industry, astaxanthincan not only be added to food as functional components such as immune enhancers and anti-aging agents, but also can effectively preserve freshness, color, taste, and oxidants, etc., are used to keep the original nutrients of the food from damage or loss or to improve the sensory properties and enhance the attractiveness of the food to consumers. Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble pigment, which is bright red, natural and lifelike, has strong pigment deposition ability, strong tinting strength, safe and non-toxic, less dosage, no peculiar smell, and good taste. Astaxanthin can be used for the coloring of many health care products and the coloring of tablet icings and capsules, and can also be used directly for food, such as edible oils, margarines, ice creams, candies, cakes, noodles, seasonings, etc., especially those containing more lipids. It has both good coloring effect and remarkable quality preservation effect, and can also be used for beverage coloring, especially for VC-containing juice.