Avian Carophyll-Red - Canthaxantin Pure

Canthaxanthin is known mainly as the natural pigment of the orange-yellow Chanterelle mushroom, but also occurs in various lower animals, some crustaceans, insects, fishes and birds. Besides its pigmentation properties, canthaxanthin has various physiological functions and can be converted into vitamin A in case of deficiency. 

Canthaxanthin in our bird world is used  to intensify the red color in red factor birds. Especially for our red factor canaries it is an indispensable product. Carophyll-Red colorant is a water-soluble powder, which promotes red color in feathers.

Canthaxanthin from DSM Nutritional Products is marketed under the trade name CAROPHYLL® Red.