Fucoxanthin Extract Powder

Fucoxanthin Extract Powder | Bulk Brown‑Algae‑Derived Carotenoid Raw Material CAS 3351‑86‑8

At Hongda Phytochemistry, our fucoxanthin extract powder is produced from brown algae via low‑temperature extraction process. We supply HPLC‑based assay results alongside heavy‑metal panels tailored for marine botanical raw‑material. We strongly advise customers to run stability validation with lab sample under your own processing and storage environment before locking large‑volume orders, instead of making procurement decisions purely relying on datasheet parameters.

1. Integrated R&D and Production: Hongda's 5000㎡ cGMP-certified workshop includes a 10t-200t supercritical CO₂ + ethanol-water dual-mode extraction system, low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying equipment, and micronization machine. The annual production capacity is 1kt fucoxanthin powder.

2. Full-Chain Certifications: Hongda has multiple international certifications, including cGMP, ISO9001, ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, and FDA. Food, health supplements, and cosmetics products can be sold directly across borders.

3. Factory Direct Supply, Transparent Pricing: We produce and sell directly from our factory, with factory prices and MOQ orders starting at 1kg to satisfy the demands of both small-batch R&D and large-scale production.

4. Personalized Customization: We can provide OEM customized packaging (90%~≥99%) according to customer needs, achieving formula differentiation.

This raw material exhibits substantial antioxidant activity, helping to regulate lipid metabolism and giving protection against retinal damage caused by blue light.  Due to its high solubility and safety, it is commonly utilized in functional beverages, soft capsules, face creams, serums, and other goods.  Fucoxanthin has passed FDA GRAS and EU Novel Food evaluations and can be immediately utilized in mainstream markets such as Europe, America, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. 

Bulk fucoxanthin extract sourced from brown algae. Distinguish HPLC vs UV assay data, strict marine heavy‑metal control, lot‑matched test documents. Lab samples for cosmetic & nutraceutical formulation trials.

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Advantages of Fucoxanthin:  

1. High purity and low residue: Fucoxanthin has a purity of ≥90% and residual organic solvents of ≤10ppm, according to HPLC. This meets the highest safety standards for food and cosmetics.

2. Stable spectral properties: Low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying stops photo-oxidative degradation, keeping the original absorption peak (λ≈450nm) and antioxidant activity.

3. Micronization Technology: The particles are less than 10 microns in size, which speeds up the dissolving and skin penetration rates. This technology is good for emulsion systems and instant drinks.

4. Multiple Packaging  Sizes: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 200kg cartons and drums, all equipped with moisture-proof and light-proof linings. 

5. Full-Chain Quality Control: From algae culture, harvesting, drying to extraction, crystallization, and packaging, the entire process is under GMP monitoring.  HPLC, NMR, and MS testing are conducted before shipment. 

6. Green Process: Supercritical CO₂ extraction considerably minimizes the usage of organic solvents, meeting the needs of green production and sustainable development. 

Product Specification

Assay‑Method Confusion In Marine‑Sourced Ingredients

Fucoxanthin procurement is frequently complicated by ambiguous test‑method statements on supplier documentation：

1. UV‑Vis spectrophotometry reads total absorbance at characteristic wavelength; it cannot separate fucoxanthin from other co‑extracted carotenoids and pigment impurities from brown algae. Identical numerical value from UV and HPLC does not represent equivalent actual fucoxanthin content。
2. Some suppliers quote UV‑derived percentages without explicitly disclosing testing methodology, which leads to content mismatch once buyers run in‑house HPLC re‑check after goods arrival.
3. Do not confuse fucoxanthin with fucoidan. They are two completely different active substances extracted from same brown algae raw material; mixing‑up these two ingredients will derail your whole formulation project。
4. For EU Novel Food and US GRAS compliant import documentation, HPLC testing against certified reference standard is generally expected by regulatory authorities.

If you want clarification about how we document HPLC assay and marine‑origin impurity testing before sample application

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Main Benefits of Fucoxanthin 

1. Powerful Antioxidant: Fucoxanthin Extract Powder offers an ORAC value as high as 15000µmolTE/100g, efficiently scavenging free radicals, delaying cell aging, and improving overall antioxidant levels. 

2. Regulating Energy Metabolism: Research has shown that brown seaweed extract fucoxanthin can increase the production of mitochondrial uncoupling protein UCP-1, which improves fatty acid oxidation and consumption, making it an excellent choice for weight loss and management formulas.

3. Skin Care and Whitening: According to dermatological research, fucoxanthin can reduce the activity of matrix metalloproteinase MMP-1, hence slowing photoaging caused by ultraviolet light. It is commonly included to anti-wrinkle and spot-fading serums to improve skin elasticity and brightness.

4. Retinal Protection: Brown seaweed extract fucoxanthin from Japanese kelp has a substantial protective effect against retinal cell damage induced by blue light, making it suited as an active ingredient in functional beverages or eye care products. 

5. Application Scenarios 

Functional Beverages and Energy Bars: Enhance antioxidant and metabolic activity, boosting product functionality.  Health supplement capsules/tablets:  A daily intake of 2-4 mg is sufficient to cover the supplementing needs of the general population. 

Skin creams and serums can help strengthen the skin barrier and make fine lines and age spots less noticeable when added to lotions or creams.

Pet nutrition: When given in the right amounts, they can make a dog's or cat's coat shinier and better for their skin.

Formulation Hard‑Limits For Oil‑Soluble Algal Pigment

These practical hard‑limits come directly from real cosmetic and nutraceutical pilot‑batch feedback shared by our formulation customers：

1. Fucoxanthin is oil‑soluble and practically insoluble in plain water. If you plan water‑based beverage or serum formulas, extra solubilization, micro‑encapsulation or emulsion system is mandatory; you cannot achieve stable aqueous dispersion by simple powder stirring only。
2. Avoid sustained high‑temperature processing. Extended heating during granulation, emulsification or sterilization will trigger oxidative degradation, lowering effective fucoxanthin content. Add this raw material at cooling phase whenever your process allows.
3. Light‑barrier packaging is non‑negotiable for finished goods. Even qualified bulk powder will experience gradual activity loss if finished containers allow light penetration. Datasheet shelf‑life data is obtained under ideal dark cold‑storage lab conditions, which rarely equals real‑world warehouse or retail environment.
4. Marine‑sourced powder carries faint characteristic algal odour. For high‑dose cosmetic or supplement formulas you need to reserve space for odour‑masking excipients; this natural marine‑derived flavour cannot be fully eliminated.
5. This brown‑algae extract powder is for manufacturing and lab‑formulation purpose only. Market‑specific regulatory assessment must be completed before launching finished commercial goods.

Document Provision, Sample Terms & Production Realities

Documents available upon formal request：

‑ Lot‑matched COA including HPLC fucoxanthin assay, NMR‑MS identity confirmation, loss‑on‑drying, residual‑solvent, heavy‑metal‑arsenic panel and microbiological results

‑ Raw‑material source statement for brown‑algae feedstock

‑ SDS safety‑data‑sheet for lab‑handling guidance

‑ Supporting documents for nutraceutical / cosmetic‑ingredient import customs‑clearance

Sample & Production note：

Lab‑size trial samples can be arranged for your stability and formulation validation.

Please specify finished‑product category and target sales‑market when submitting inquiry.

Brown algae harvest is influenced by coastal seasonal climate. High‑purity fucoxanthin multi‑step purification restricts unlimited instant spot‑stock.

Bulk lead‑time will be quoted according to order‑volume and target purity grade.

Bulk Packing, Ocean‑Freight & Warehouse Storage Guidance

Standard bulk packing：25 kg fibre drum, double light‑proof & oxygen‑barrier aluminium‑foil inner bag, hermetically nitrogen‑flushed sealing.

Recommended storage：Store sealed under cool, dry, dark low‑temperature warehouse environment. Minimize repeated drum opening‑closing cycles; light, oxygen and heat exposure are three major factors causing fucoxanthin degradation.

Shipping reminder：Summer sea‑shipment towards tropical regions brings combined high‑temperature plus light‑exposure risk. Enhanced barrier‑packing can be applied according to shipment schedule. Long‑container transit conditions will impact final retained activity without proper protective packaging.

FAQ: 

1. How pure is fucoxanthin?

We provide three HPLC-tested grades: regular (≥90%), high purity (≥95%), and pharmaceutical grade (≥99%).

2. Do you need light-proof packaging?

Fucoxanone is light-sensitive. Line your boxes with aluminum foil, use light-protected boxes, or vacuum containers, and deliver them out of direct sunlight.

3. How well does it dissolve?

Fucoxanthin Extract Powder dissolves efficiently in ethanol (≥95%), medium-chain triglycerides, and the oil phase. Its solubility in water is quite low (a solubilizer is required). 

4. How much should I take daily?

We recommend 2–4 mg per bottle for energy drinks, 5–10 mg each capsule for health capsules, and 0.1%–0.5% (w/w) for skincare products.

5. Are FDA GRAS and EU Novel Food requirements met?

Fucoxanone is FDA GRAS and EU Novel Food-approved for food and supplements.

6. What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)? 

Standard packaging: 1kg minimum order.  Special packaging (e.g., small bottles) can be made upon request, minimum 100g. 

7. Do you supply samples? 

We offer 100g free samples (business credentials and mailing address required).  Samples can be provided for bulk purchases later. 

8. What is the product's shelf life? 

Under circumstances of protection from light, dryness, and low temperature (≤25°C), the shelf life is 24 months. 

9. Can you achieve anhydrous crystallization? 

We may provide anhydrous crystallizing powder (water content ≤0.1%), appropriate for formulas extremely sensitive to moisture. 

10. Do you support OEM? 

We support full OEM services, including packaging design, label printing, and batch number management. Delivery time depends on package complexity.

Contact us 

Email:duke@hongdaherb.com
Phone: +86-131 2889 0990 
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