Astaxanthin 1.50% powder (food grade ) Analysis Contents Specification Analysis Result Molecular Structure Assay by HPLC 1.5 % min 1. 62 % Appearance Dark violet powder Dark violet powder Odor & taste Odorless with slight seaweed flavor. complies Mesh size 100% pass 80mesh complies solubility In soluble in water,soluble in many of organic solvents complies Loss in Drying 5 .0% max 3.16 % Heavy Metals PPM 20ppm max complies Microbiology Total Plate Count : Yeast & Mold : E.Coli : S. Aureus : Salmonella : 1000cfu/g max 100cfu/g max Negative Negative Negative 126 cfu/g 21 cfu/g Complies Complies Complies conclusion Conform with specification USP Packing Packing description: Sealed export grade drum & double of sealed plastic bag Srorage: 4 degree or below. Keep sealed when not in use. Shelf life: 2 years when properly stored