Canthaxanthin(CAS No.514-78-3 ) E161g

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Canthaxanthin(CAS No.514-78-3 ) E161g Specification

Chemical Composition
Canthaxanthin (C40H52O2)

Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in fats/oils

Application
Food colorant, feed additive

Ingredients
Canthaxanthin E161g

Product Type
Food Additive (Colorant)

Form
Powder

Color
Red to Dark Red

Weight
500 mg

Shelf Life
2 Years

Packaging
Sealed Drum

Protein
0%

Fat Content (%)
0%

Moisture
5.0%

Grade Standard
Food Grade

Pack Size
25 kg

Flavor
Odorless, tasteless

Pack Type
Drum

Physical State
Solid

Purity
>98%

About Canthaxanthin(CAS No.514-78-3 ) E161g

Name Canthaxanthin Synonyms2,4,4-Trimethyl-3-[3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-18-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl)octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one Molecular Formula C40H52O2 Molecular Weight; 564.84 CAS Registry Number: 514-78-3 EINECS: 208-187-2

Superior Quality and Stability

Our Canthaxanthin powder is of food grade and boasts more than 98% purity. With a shelf life of two years and carefully sealed drum packaging, it maintains its physical and chemical integrity, ensuring maximum reliability for both food and feed applications.

Versatile Applications

Canthaxanthin is mainly used as a food colorant and as a feed additive, particularly in the poultry and aquaculture industries. Its intense red to dark red color enhances the visual appeal of foods and animal products without altering taste or aroma.

Safe and Simple Composition

Made solely from Canthaxanthin (C40H52O2), this additive contains no protein or fat, and is both odorless and tasteless. Its formulation ensures it does not interfere with the flavor or nutritional profile of products where it is used.

FAQs of Canthaxanthin(CAS No.514-78-3 ) E161g:

Q: How is Canthaxanthin E161g typically used in food and feed industries?

A: Canthaxanthin E161g is widely incorporated as a colorant in food products, enhancing visual appeal without affecting flavor. In feed, it is commonly used to enrich the coloration of egg yolks and fish, making products more attractive to consumers.

Q: What benefits does Canthaxanthin provide as a food and feed additive?

A: Canthaxanthin delivers vivid, stable pigmentation to foods and animal products, which increases consumer appeal and may enhance product value, especially in the poultry and aquaculture sectors.

Q: When should Canthaxanthin be added during the manufacturing process?

A: It is typically introduced during mixing or blending stages, especially to oil- or fat-based matrices, due to its solubility in fats and oils and insolubility in water.

Q: Where does Canthaxanthin E161g come from?

A: This Canthaxanthin product is manufactured, packaged, and exported by suppliers in China, adhering to food grade standards.

Q: What is the recommended storage process for Canthaxanthin powder?

A: Store Canthaxanthin in its original sealed drum packaging in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to maintain its two-year shelf life.

Q: How does Canthaxanthin affect the taste or nutrition of the final product?

A: Canthaxanthin is tasteless and odorless, with no protein or fat, ensuring it does not alter the nutritional or flavor profile of foods or feeds to which it is added.

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