Cantaxanthin

Canthaxanthin is a chemical compound, a di-ketocarotenoid also known as β, β-carotene-4,4′-dione. Canthaxanthin, which is readily available in algae, flamingos, mushrooms and crustaceans, has a characteristic orange-red colour and is the basis for the production of a commercially relevant ketocarotenoid, astaxanthin. What it is used for and where...