Food Grade Antarctic Krill Powder Rich In Astaxanthin CAS 472-61-7

Product Description

Food-grade Antarctic krill powder, rich in astaxanthin (CAS 472-61-7)

# Product Introduction of Antarctic Krill Meal
## I. Basic Product Information
Product Name: Antarctic Krill Meal
English Name: Antarctic Krill Meal
Scientific Name of Raw Material: *Euphausia superba* (Antarctic Krill)
Product Form: Powder, generally ranging from light red to brick red in color, with an even and fine texture and the unique natural marine fishy odor characteristic of Antarctic krill.

## II. Raw Material Source and Fishing Specifications
The raw material of this product is wild Antarctic krill harvested from the Antarctic waters, which are far away from densely populated human activity areas and feature a relatively pristine ecological environment. All fishing activities comply with the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and relevant international regulations. Fishing quotas and fishing areas are strictly controlled to ensure the sustainable development of the Antarctic ecosystem.

## III. Production Process
1. Raw Material Treatment: Freshly caught Antarctic krill undergoes rapid cleaning and sorting to remove impurities and non-target organisms.
2. Cooking and Sterilization: A low-temperature short-time cooking process is adopted to complete sterilization while preserving the inherent properties of the raw materials.
3. Dehydration and Drying: Hot air drying or vacuum freeze-drying technology is applied to reduce the moisture content of materials to the standard range.
4. Crushing and Sieving: Processed by professional crushing equipment, the powder particle size is controlled via standard screens to guarantee product uniformity.
5. Quality Inspection: Multiple quality control points are set throughout the whole process to inspect raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products.
6. Packaging and Warehousing: Food-grade packaging materials are adopted for sealed packaging before the products are put into storage.

## IV. Main Component Description
Antarctic krill meal retains a variety of natural ingredients contained in Antarctic krill, mainly including:
- Protein: Abundantly contained and serves as the core basic component of the product.
- Fat: Contains phospholipids and unsaturated fatty acids (such as EPA and DHA).
- Astaxanthin: A naturally occurring carotenoid that gives the product its distinctive color.
- β-Carotene: A natural pigment coexisting with astaxanthin.
- Minerals: Contains multiple trace elements including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and so on.
- Amino Acids: Includes a variety of essential and non-essential amino acids.

(Note: The specific proportion of ingredients may vary depending on raw material batches and processing technologies. Please refer to the batch inspection report of the product for details.)

## V. Product Specifications and Packaging
| Item | Standard Parameter | Remarks |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Moisture Content | ≤10% | Complies with general industrial standards |
| Protein Content | ≥60% | Slightly varies by product type |
| Fat Content | 8%-15% | Adjusted according to processing technologies |
| Packaging Specification | 25kg per fiber drum, 1kg per aluminum foil bag, etc. | Customizable upon customers' requirements |
| Shelf Life | 12-24 months | For unopened products stored under standard conditions |
| Storage Condition | Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated areas; avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and humid environments | It is recommended to use the product as soon as possible and seal the rest tightly after opening |

## VI. Application Fields
1. Aquatic Feed Industry: Used as a protein and nutritional additive in aquafeed formulas for various aquatic animals.
2. Pet Food Industry: Suitable as an ingredient additive in pet food to provide marine-derived nutrients.
3. Food Processing Industry: Can be applied as a food flavor enhancer.
4. Biological Raw Material Industry: Serves as the base raw material for further extraction of ingredients such as astaxanthin and krill oil.

## VII. Quality Control and Compliance
- Implementation Standards: Compliant with relevant national product standards and industrial specifications.
- Inspection Items: Include sensory indicators, physical and chemical indicators, microbial indicators, etc., to ensure the product meets quality requirements.
- Safety Assurance: The production process follows the general hygienic specifications for food production, and all packaging materials meet standards for food contact use.
- Traceability System: A product batch traceability system is established to track key information including raw material sources, production batches and inspection results.

## VIII. Precautions
1. This product is an industrial and food raw material instead of an edible finished product, which must be further processed before consumption.
2. Use the product promptly after opening the package, and seal the remaining portion tightly to prevent moisture absorption, oxidation and peculiar odor contamination.
3. The addition ratio in different application scenarios is recommended to be adjusted in accordance with specific formulas and technical requirements.
4. Avoid rain soaking, direct sunlight, heavy extrusion and mixed transportation with odorous substances during transit.