Canthaxanthin is the keto-carotenoid beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione (CAS 514-78-3; C40H52O2, molecular weight 564.84), a diketo derivative of beta-carotene also catalogued as the food colour E161g. The commercial grade is chemically synthesised and supplied as an oil suspension or a water-dispersible beadlet standardised to a stated carotenoid percentage. It is an orange-red to deep-red lipophilic pigment. We manufacture it in softgels, capsules and powders.
Made as
- Softgels
- Capsules
- Powders
Applications
Carotenoid supplements, multivitamins, softgel blends and colorant premixes.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified NSF GMP system