Uses : Canthaxanthin is used for egg-yolk and broiler pigmentation, as the red component of the yolk color.

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Product description:

　　Description: 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.

　　CAS No.: 514-78-3

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　　Appearance: violet-red, free-flowing powder;Fineness (US standard sieves): 100% through sieve No. 20Loss on drying: 8% max;Canthaxanthin content:10% min;

　　USE OF CANTHAXANTHIN IN POULTRYCanthaxanthin is used for egg-yolk and broiler pigmentation, as the red component of the yolk color.More details, pls contact with our technical staff.