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Originally Posted by Auntiesue  Astaxanthin (pronounced as-tuh-zan'-thin) is a carotenoid. It belongs to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenes. It is classified as a xanthophyll, which means "yellow leaves". Like many carotenoids, it is a colorful, fat/oil-soluble pigment. Astaxanthin can be found in microalgae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, crustaceans, and the feathers of some birds. Carotenoid is a color enhancer!! |
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Yes.... I know astaxanthin is a carotenoid, I also know that carotenoids are color enhancers.... What I was saying is "kusuma" may not find shrimp, krill, or spirulina on the ingredient list. Also, the package might not directly claim to be a "color enhancing" food.
Astaxanthin is a very common fish food additive, probably right up there with spirulina, but it is also an ingredient that unless you know what it is, you could easily glance over it.
