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NeoAXT™, Fermented Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is one of nature's most powerful antioxidants — and one of its hardest to deliver. Its strong color, taste, and odor have kept it trapped inside softgels, out of the formats people actually reach for.


LCY's fermentation platform changes that. NeoAXT™ is grown from a tightly controlled yeast fermentation and delivered as a potent, tasteless, odorless, free flowing powder — astaxanthin that's finally free to formulate into beverages, gummies, foods, and more.


And it's about more than taste. Because NeoAXT is free-form, it's up to 30× more bioavailable than esterified, algae-derived astaxanthin — easier for the body to absorb and benefit from.


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Key Benefits (Based on published reports)

  • Tasteless and odorless
  • Free-form bioavailability
  • High purity & potency (over 55% concentration)
  • The same form found in wild salmon (3S,3’S)
  • Heat stable (up to 121°C)
  • Powerful antioxidant

Technological Advantage and Sustainability

In today's global marketplace, customers are placing greater emphasis on product purity, technological innovation, and sustainability, particularly in the health and environment sectors. As one of the most potent natural antioxidants, astaxanthin has a wide range of applications across industries and holds great market value.

Against this backdrop, LCY is dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable natural astaxanthin solutions that align with environmental standards and meet diverse industry needs.

High Purity, Free Form

Fermentation produces astaxanthin already in the free, absorbable form, and strips the taste and odor that limit algae-derived material — high purity without the trade-offs.

Sustainable Sourcing

Grown in sealed fermentation tanks on renewable inputs — no algae ponds, no light- or weather-dependent harvest cycles. A far smaller footprint for a far more potent ingredient.

Superior Bioavailability

Free form is the form the body actually absorbs. NeoAXT delivers up to 30× the bioavailability of esterified, algae-derived astaxanthin

Applications and Market Potential

The demand for clean, high-performance ingredients is accelerating. NeoAXT™ meets it — across supplements, food & beverage, personal care, and animal nutrition — with one ingredient that's finally free to formulate

Health and Wellness

a premium antioxidant for supplements, with positioning across eye, skin, immune, and athletic-recovery benefits.

Food and Beverage

tasteless and odorless means astaxanthin can finally go into functional drinks, gummies, and fortified foods without off-flavors.

Aquaculture & Animal Health

tasteless and odorless means astaxanthin can finally go into functional drinks, gummies, and fortified foods without off-flavors.

Personal Care

The antioxidant benchmark for modern skincare. Astaxanthin outperforms vitamin C by 6,000× against singlet oxygen — a high-potency, stable active ideally suited for next-generation UV-defense and anti-aging formulations.

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NeoAXT vs. Microalgae & Synthetic Astaxanthin

Not all astaxanthin is equal. The form determines how much the body can use — and how freely you can formulate with it.


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Product Spec

GradeIDContentApplication Keywords
NeoAXT™ Astaxanthin PowderPass>55%Human Nutrition, Pet & Animal Nutrition, Food and Beverage Additive, Aquaculture & Animal Health, and Personal CareAdd to compareAsk for sampleFiles download
NeoAXT™ Astaxanthin Cold Water Dispersible (CWD) Powder10~13%Human Nutrition, Pet & Animal Nutrition, Food and Beverage Additive, and Aquaculture & Animal HealthAdd to compareAsk for sampleFiles download

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NeoAXT™?

NeoAXT™ is an ultra-pure (≥55%) 3S,3’S astaxanthin crystalline powder produced via LCY’s proprietary patented fermentation process, identical to the form found in wild Atlantic salmon. It delivers approximately 90% total carotenoids, is tasteless and odorless, and offers a ~95% lower carbon footprint.


LCY’s astaxanthin platform is designed to serve customers at different stages of formulation maturity, from ingredient innovators to finished-product brands. All formats are built on NeoAXT™ as the core starting material.


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What forms are available?

- NeoAXT 55% crystalline powder

- NeoAXT 10% microencapsulated cold water dispersible (“CWD”) 

What is the recommended dosage?

For humans, the allowable daily dosage is 12 mg/day of pure, free-form astaxanthin. This level is consistent with findings from clinical studies and aligns with current FDA guidance for safe and effective use.


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What is NeoAXT™ Regulatory & Quality Status?

NeoAXT™ Core Ingredient （crystalline powder）

- FDA NDIN: No Objection Letter issued

- Self-affirmed GRAS

- Manufacturing: cGMP-compliant


NeoAXT™ Formulated Products （10%CWD & Soft gels）

- Halal and Kosher – LCY will be seeking to certify in March 2026.

Are free samples available?

Yes, NeoAXT samples are available in 3 g packages for both NeoAXT 55% and NeoAXT 10% CWD formats.

What delivery formats are supported?

Thanks to its tasteless and odorless profile, NeoAXT supports:

- Softgels

- Capsules

- Tablets

- Powders

- Gummies

- RTMs and RTDs

- Chocolates

- Many more innovative products

Can NeoAXT be used in Personal Care?

Yes. LCY’s astaxanthin offers potent antioxidant and skin health benefits, making it well-suited for both topical formulations and ingestible beauty-from-within products.

The company is currently pursuing INCI name registration and generating clinical performance data to support its use in topical applications, further reinforcing its versatility across personal care and nutritional categories.

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