AXF Natural is building a production facility for natural astaxanthin sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis on the Canary Islands, Spain. First commercial-scale production planned for January 1st, 2027!
Why Natural Astaxanthin
and why choose us?
Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is the form found throughout the natural food chain, making it the most biologically authentic source available. It is even approved in the EU as a direct food ingredient for humans, underscoring its safety and acceptance for human and animal nutrition.
Natural astaxanthin delivers significantly higher antioxidant activity than synthetic alternatives, in part because it occurs as the biologically preferred 3S,3′S stereoisomer. This natural configuration is more effective in supporting health and performance outcomes, meaning lower dosages can achieve the same—or greater—benefits, ensuring both efficacy and value.
Our natural astaxanthin can be used in much the same way as synthetic versions, giving manufacturers flexibility without compromise. In the dry format, the microalgae matrix is not just a carrier but a biologically valuable material, supplying proteins, fatty acids, and other important micronutrients alongside the astaxanthin.
AXF’s production facility is based on four years of research and development on how to slash the cost of production. Due to this, we can provide natural astaxanthin sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis cheaper than competitors.
Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is the form found throughout the natural food chain, making it the most biologically authentic source available. It is even approved in the EU as a direct food ingredient for humans, underscoring its safety and acceptance for human and animal nutrition.
Natural astaxanthin delivers significantly higher antioxidant activity than synthetic alternatives, in part because it occurs as the biologically preferred 3S,3′S stereoisomer. This natural configuration is more effective in supporting health and performance outcomes, meaning lower dosages can achieve the same—or greater—benefits, ensuring both efficacy and value.
Our natural astaxanthin can be used in much the same way as synthetic versions, giving manufacturers flexibility without compromise. In the dry format, the microalgae matrix is not just a carrier but a biologically valuable material, supplying proteins, fatty acids, and other important micronutrients alongside the astaxanthin.
AXF’s production facility is based on four years of research and development on how to slash the cost of production. Due to this, we can provide natural astaxanthin sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis cheaper than competitors.
Our Production Facility
Located on Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
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Over time expanding to up to 15 hectares, fully closed reactor design
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> 500,000 kg dried biomass with 5 % Astaxanthin content per year possible
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Controlled inputs, low contamination risk, consistent year-round output
Dried Microalgal Powder
- Standardized at 5 % Astaxanthin
- Biomass from Haematococcus pluvialis – the gold standard
- Milled, with broken cell walls
- Additional post-processing possible on request
Astaxanthin Oleoresin
- Standardized at 10 % Astaxanthin
- Extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis – formulated in high-quality sunflower oil
- Additional post-processing possible on request
