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Haematococcus Algae Meal

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Haematococcus Algae Meal is a colorant — Color additive in salmon feed to color flesh pink/orange-red

What it does

Color additive in salmon feed to color flesh pink/orange-red

Where you'll see it

Salmonid fish feed

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA concludes safe; restrictions on heavy metals

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the primary coloring substance is astaxanthin, which enhances the pink to orange-red color of salmon