Botanix Natural is a GMP-certified, ISO 22000:2018 bulk supplier of Haematococcus pluvialis extract standardized to 10% natural astaxanthin by HPLC assay. Produced via solvent-free supercritical CO₂ extraction, ICP-MS heavy metals verified, with full lot-specific COA documentation for every commercial shipment.
Natural Haematococcus astaxanthin is predominantly the 3S,3'S isomer — the bioidentical form to marine-sourced astaxanthin. Synthetic astaxanthin is a racemic mixture with lower biological activity per published clinical data.
In Haematococcus, astaxanthin is predominantly esterified with fatty acids, which research suggests enhances bioavailability compared to free-form synthetic astaxanthin.
Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is the source specified by FDA GRAS, EFSA Novel Food approval, and most nutraceutical label standards. Synthetic astaxanthin has different regulatory status.
Botanix Natural's CO₂ extraction avoids organic solvents entirely, resulting in a cleaner extract with ND residual solvents — ideal for clean-label supplement formulations.
Haematococcus pluvialis is a freshwater green microalgae and the world's richest natural biological source of astaxanthin — a powerful ketocarotenoid antioxidant. When the microalgae are stressed (by light, salinity, or nutrient deprivation), they accumulate astaxanthin in their resting spores (aplanospores) at concentrations up to 4–7% dry weight. Botanical extract suppliers process these spores into standardized powder or oleoresin containing 2.5%, 5%, or 10% astaxanthin by HPLC assay.
Botanix Natural supplies Haematococcus pluvialis extract standardized to 10% astaxanthin by HPLC assay. This means every gram of extract contains a minimum of 100 mg of natural astaxanthin (3S,3'S isomer), verified against a certified reference standard. The 10% grade is suitable for encapsulation, softgel, and cosmeceutical serum formulations.
Botanix Natural's Haematococcus pluvialis extract is produced via supercritical CO₂ extraction — a clean solvent-free process that selectively extracts lipophilic astaxanthin without harsh organic solvents. The microalgae are cultivated in closed photobioreactors to prevent contamination, then stress-induced to maximize astaxanthin accumulation before cell disruption and CO₂ extraction. The final extract is standardized to 10% astaxanthin by HPLC and analysed by ICP-MS for heavy metals.
Every commercial shipment includes: (1) Lot-specific COA with HPLC astaxanthin assay and isomer profile, (2) ICP-MS heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) per USP <232>, (3) GC-MS residual solvents per USP <467>, (4) Microbial safety panel (total aerobic count, E. coli, Salmonella), (5) Supercritical CO₂ extraction declaration, (6) Technical specification sheet, (7) MSDS/SDS. ISO 22000:2018 and GMP certificates available on request.
Botanix Natural offers 1 kg sample quantities for R&D evaluation with full COA documentation. Commercial bulk orders typically start at 5–25 kg with volume pricing. Contact the procurement desk via the Request Quote form for current pricing and lead times.
Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is predominantly the 3S,3'S stereoisomer — the same form found in salmon and krill — and is bound to fatty acid esters in a matrix that aids bioavailability. Synthetic astaxanthin is a racemic mixture of 3S,3'S, 3R,3'S (meso), and 3R,3'R isomers produced from petrochemicals. Clinical research consistently shows superior bioavailability and antioxidant activity for natural Haematococcus-derived astaxanthin. For nutraceutical label claims, natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is the regulatory gold standard.
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