CFSA Opened Public Comment for Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil

Name

Haematococcus pluvialis oil

Basic information

Source: Chlorophyta, Volvocales, Haematococcus Pluvialis

Production process

Select and breed excellent Haematococcus pluvialis algae species for artificial cultivation, harvest the Haematococcus pluvialis spores, made it through cell disruption and extraction.

Recommended intake

≤240 mg/d

Quality requirement

Property

Crimson oily liquid

Total astaxanthin content

≥ 5%

All-trans-Astaxanthin content/ Total astaxanthin content

≥ 70%

Other information

1. The scope of use does not include infant and young children food.

2. Food safety indicators are implemented in accordance with the relevant regulations of vegetable oil. In addition, the content of microsystin (LR, RR, YR) ＜ 1 μg/kg