Both food grade 5% natural astaxanthin oleoresin and 3% natural astaxanthin powder are presently available in China.Natural astrxanthin oleoresin extracted from haematococcus pluvialis appears sticky and golden brown.In constrast,natural astaxanthin oleoresin extracted from certain crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp appears lighter color and relatively lower viscostity and the content is generally less than 2%.

   There are a few enterprises supplying natural astaxanthin extracted from haematococcus in China.Of which some famous enterprises are as follows. Kunming biogenic co., ltd, Shandong wefirst Biotechnology Co.,ltd.and Jingzhou natural Astaxanthin Inc. The first two apply Closed Incubation.The last adopts Opening Incubation. Kunming biogenic co., ltd mainly focused on high-end market after collaborating with Japan.Shandong wefirst Biotechnology Co.,ltd.which has dedicated to haematococcus pluvialis since 2003 and started production in an industrial scale last year,principly supply natural astaxanthin powder and have export right. Jingzhou natural Astaxanthin Inc is a pioneer in technology researching and manufacturing of natural astaxanthin in China.They can supply both 5% natural astaxanthin oleoresin and 3% powder.Another company is Chongqing Guangrui Biotech Co.,Ltd. adoping Opening Incubation.They can resently supply 3% natural astaxanthin powder with price advantange.

   According to herbridge.com,natural astaxanthin price is stable now.The price for 2% and 3% natural astaxanthin powder is around 1500RMB/kg and 2800RMB/kg respectively.5% natural astaxanthin oleoresin price is about 7500RMB/kg.

（Source ：Herbridge.com）

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