Haematococcus Algae Meal
Level 2 — Generally 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