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Astaxanthin

アスタキサンチン (Asutakisanchin)

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Por que sourcing do Japão

Sourced from Nationwide production facilities with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Spec principal

INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).

Produto final típico

FFC-notified eye-health supplements — Soft-gel daily supplement with FFC-notified eye-fatigue support claims for the Japanese domestic market.

Visão geral

Fornecedores listados
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MOQ típico
1–10 kg (concentrado em base oleosa)
Prazo típico
6–12 semanas
Regiões de origem
Nationwide production facilities
Categoria
Funcionais marinhos
Época de colheita
Ano todo (cultivo de microalgas)
Status regulatório no Japão
Alegações de Functional Food; há notificações FFC; listado no JSCI para cosméticos
Nome INCI
Astaxanthin
Nome japonês
アスタキサンチン
Romaji
Asutakisanchin

Sobre este ingrediente

A astaxantina é um pigmento carotenoide produzido principalmente por microalgas (Haematococcus pluvialis), reconhecido por sua forte capacidade antioxidante. A produção japonesa, pioneira pela Fuji Chemical Industry e pela ENEOS, utiliza cultivo de microalgas em sistema fechado. Diversas notificações FFC japonesas citam a astaxantina para saúde ocular, saúde da pele e suporte antioxidante.

Status regulatório

JapãoAlegações de Functional Food; há notificações FFC; listado no JSCI para cosméticos
União EuropeiaAvaliação Novel Food para novos usos; aditivo alimentar E161j estabelecido para rações
Estados UnidosGRAS para fontes específicas; via suplemento alimentar
ChinaCategorias cosmética e alimentar — verificar regras atuais

FAQ para compradores OEM

Q. Who are the major Japanese astaxanthin manufacturers, and what is their differentiation?

Two principal Japanese producers are commonly referenced: Fuji Chemical Industry (富士化学工業, AstaReal® brand) — pioneering closed-system Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation and one of the largest natural astaxanthin producers globally — and ENEOS (formerly JX Nippon Oil & Energy / J-OIL MILLS in some product lines), with the Panaferd® brand from Paracoccus carotinifaciens for animal feed pigmentation and human-supplement variants. AstaReal® is the most-cited branded source in Japanese FFC notifications.

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Q. What MOQ and lead time should I expect for cosmetic / supplement-grade astaxanthin?

Industry-typical MOQ is 1–10 kg for oil-based concentrates (5–10% astaxanthin in oil) and 100 g–1 kg for spray-dried encapsulated powders (typically 1.5–3% astaxanthin), with 6–12 week lead times. Microalgae cultivation cycles and the careful downstream processing required to preserve oxidation-sensitive astaxanthin are the principal drivers of lead time. Branded materials (AstaReal®, Panaferd®) come with documentation packages supporting EU Novel Food, Japan FFC, and US GRAS positioning.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Conhecimento de mercado — ainda não vinculado a uma única fonte primária

Q. What COA, certifications, and stability data should I request?

Standard COA: total astaxanthin (HPLC), free-form vs. esterified ratio, stereoisomer profile (3S,3'S preferred for natural Haematococcus), peroxide value, oxidation-stability data, microbiological limits, heavy metals (with attention to mercury for any marine sources), and source-organism documentation. Certifications: kosher, halal, non-GMO, organic (where applicable), allergen-free statement. Stability data are critical: request real-time and accelerated-condition studies in the proposed packaging configuration.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Q. How does the EU ADI affect product-development decisions?

EFSA's ADI of 0.034 mg/kg body weight/day (approximately 2 mg/day for a 60 kg adult) means that supplement products targeting EU markets typically need to dose at or below 2 mg/day per serving — significantly below the 4–12 mg/day common in Japanese and US products. Manufacturers building dual-region supplement lines often run two SKUs (EU-compliant lower-dose and Japan-FFC higher-dose) or design label warnings for vulnerable populations. Confirm with regulatory counsel for each market.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Casos de uso

  • FFC-notified eye-health supplements

    Posicionamento
    Soft-gel daily supplement with FFC-notified eye-fatigue support claims for the Japanese domestic market.
    Nível de uso típico
    FFC-notified products typically dose at 4–6 mg per daily serving for eye-fatigue claims; verify the exact level claimed in the relevant Consumer Affairs Agency notification.

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  • Skin-moisture / inner-beauty supplements

    Posicionamento
    FFC-notified inner-beauty soft-gel supplements with skin-moisture support claim, often paired with collagen peptides or hyaluronic acid.
    Nível de uso típico
    Japanese FFC products in this category typically dose around 4–6 mg astaxanthin per daily serving — verify per-notification.

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  • Antioxidant cosmetic serums and eye creams

    Posicionamento
    Premium antioxidant skincare with visible red color as a natural-ingredient signal; positioning around free-radical defense and anti-aging.
    Nível de uso típico
    0.01–0.1% astaxanthin in finished cosmetic formulation.
    Notas de formulação
    Pair with vitamin E and use opaque, oxygen-barrier packaging; expected formulation stability window is approximately 12–24 months when properly formulated.

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  • Functional beverages and shots

    Posicionamento
    Single-serve functional beverage shots (50–100 mL) targeting the active-lifestyle and beauty consumer.
    Nível de uso típico
    Encapsulated astaxanthin at 2–6 mg per serving; oxidation protection is critical for shelf life.
    Notas de formulação
    Use water-dispersible encapsulated powder (cyclodextrin or starch encapsulation) for clear-beverage applications; verify EU ADI compliance for products sold into EU.

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Fornecedores japoneses

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