Astaxanthin evolved: Stronger, cleaner, and smarter

Astaxanthin has long been celebrated as the king of carotenoids—the planet’s most potent antioxidant, with potential to transform beauty, anti-aging, inflammation, pain, and beyond. But until now, it’s been mostly applied to softgels. Other applications are restricted by cost, taste, and scalability challenges.

This session reveals how LCY Biosciences Inc. has made the impossible possible. Through a breakthrough yeast-based precision fermentation platform, we’ve unlocked astaxanthin and other carotenoids in their purest, most versatile form: odorless, tasteless, and ready for mass-market applications. LCY’s astaxanthin, the king of carotenoids, is molecularly identical to that found in wild Atlantic salmon—now produced through an innovative fermentation process.

With its tasteless and high-purity profile, LCY’s astaxanthin can be seamlessly formulated into any application—no need for complex technologies or flavor masking. LCY is redefining what’s possible in nutrition and wellness for humans, companion pets and animals. Imagine gummies, candies, tablets, and functional drinks finally powered by the king of carotenoids.

With production cycles lasting only a few days, 55% astaxanthin purity, and a 95% lower carbon footprint than algae production, LCY’s North American production relieves the supply stress caused by microalgae astaxanthin, which requires weeks to produce. LCY’s fermented astaxanthin is backed by NDIN clearance and expects to receive self-affirmed GRAS status in October 2025.

Join us to see how this innovation is rewriting the future of carotenoids, and why your next product launch could be faster, cleaner, and more impactful than ever before.

Visit us at Maypro Booth #5951 to discuss your next product gamechanger.