March 2018

“The internationally accepted HPLC-method for astaxanthin quantification is time-consuming, laborious, and prone to human error, which can cause fluctuations in the measured astaxanthin titer,” said Dr. Haraldur Gardarsson, Quality Control Manager at Algalif. “Our goals with this research project is to either resolve, circumvent the flaws within the current method, or define an entirely new HPLC method for more accurate astaxanthin quantification.”

The project will be conducted over the summer 2018 and will culminate with the submission of a proposal to the USP for improving the HPLC method.

Ingólfur Gunnarsson, Ph.D., Head of Cultivation at Algalif, will host an engaging  session explaining what buyers should look for when purchasing astaxanthin, if they are to make informed choices. The talk will take place at the Exhibitor Presentation on Tuesday, April 10^th at 1:00 p.m.

Ingólfur will also join the session “Trending Ingredients in the Nutritional Market” hosted by AIC at 2:30 pm.

Algalif will have educational information and samples of finished products containing Astalíf™ – its branded high-grade astaxanthin ingredient. Astalíf is a pure and potent antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress, and supports cognitive health, eye health, muscle recovery, heart health, skin health, and more.

It is available as 5 percent and 10 percent astaxanthin oleoresins, suitable for softgel capsules and topical, oil-based cosmetics, as well as 5 percent astaxanthin biomass, suitable for tablets and soft/hard gel capsules.

Visit Algalif and its distribution partner AIC, at SupplySide East at booth #D136.

About AIC
AIC is an ISO-registered sales and marketing company serving the North American market with food & beverage, nutrition, pharma, personal care and biotech raw materials since 1972. AIC also carries a complete line of biochemical products including DNA/RNA Synthesis Reagents and ACS Reagents through our Advanced Technology Division. Learn more at www.aicma.com.

About SupplySide East 2018
SupplySide East is the East Coast’s leading ingredient and solutions trade show. In 2018, the show will be held from April 10 to 11 at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. Learn more at www.east.supplysideshow.com.