What Fruits Have Astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is a type of antioxidant called a cartenoid.  Cartenoids absorb blue light, which is why the foods that contain astaxanthin are red, orange or yellow in color.  Astaxanthin is added to salmon and chicken feed to enhance the coloring of salmon meat and egg yolks.

Mangoes

Mangoes are a fruit that contain astaxanthin.  Mangoes show the red, orange and yellow coloring of the astaxanthin on their outer skin.  The meat of a mango varies from dark orange to shades of yellow, depending on how close the meat is to the middle of the mango.  Mangoes are also rich in phytochemicals and fiber.  The carotenoids in mangoes fight free radicals in the body.

Guava

The tropical guava fruit also has astaxanthin in it.  Guava is known for having high antioxidant, vitamin and nutrient content, making it a very healthy fruit.  Guava also is high in dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin C and manganese.

Cranberries

Like most berries, cranberry fruit and juice is considered to be very healthy for people.  Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, along with other vitamins and minerals and antioxidants.  Cranberries, cranberry juice and cranberry pills are especially useful in maintaining bladder and urinary tract health.  Cranberries help keep the urinary tract free of bacteria that causes urinary tract and bladder infections.

Queen Garnet Plum

Queen garnet plums are only grown in Australia.  This variety of plum has a higher level of antioxidants than plums grown in the U.S.  Queen garnet plums also have astaxanthin in them.