金河生物：虾青素产品是与上海交大生命科学技术学院签署战略合作后落地的首个合成生物学产品

Core Viewpoint - The company Jinhe Biological has developed a synthetic astaxanthin product with strong antioxidant capabilities, applicable in various sectors including health food, aquaculture, feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics [2] Company Summary - Jinhe Biological's astaxanthin product is the first synthetic biology product resulting from a strategic partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Life Sciences and Technology [2] - The astaxanthin is produced as a metabolic byproduct of red yeast during fermentation, offering a higher yield and lower cost compared to natural extraction methods [2] - The company has established an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons of astaxanthin, with the feed additive product already receiving approval and currently in the market promotion phase [2]