noun
- A red-orange carotenoid pigment found in algae, crustaceans, and fish, used as a dietary supplement and food colorant for its antioxidant properties.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Astaxanthin gives salmon its distinctive pink color.
- The supplement contains astaxanthin derived from microalgae.
- Researchers study astaxanthin for its potential health benefits.
- Shrimp and krill accumulate astaxanthin from their diet of algae.
- Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant used in cosmetic products.