Lutein
Specifications
Marigold Extract, luteina.Lutein 5%-90%
b.Tested by HPLC
Product name: Lutein, Marigold Extract
Latin name:Tagetes erecta L
Active ingredient:Lutein
Specification: lutein 5%-90%
CAS NO:127-40-2
Molecular formula : C40H56O2
Quality data
Identification |
Standardization |
Aspect |
Orange fine powder |
Odor & taste |
Characteristic |
Particle size |
NLT 95% through 80 meshes |
Loss on drying |
8.0% max. |
Ash |
1.0% max. |
Heavy metals |
10ppm max. |
Lead (Pb) |
3ppm max. |
Arsenic (As) |
3ppm max. |
Microbiological data
Total aerobic count |
Not more than 3000cfu/gram |
Yeast & Mold |
Not more than 300cfu/gram |
E. Coli |
Absence in 1.0g |
Salmonella |
Absence in 1.0g |
Staphylococcus |
Absence in 1.0g |
Addition data
Storage |
Store in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight directly |
Shelf life |
Two years when sealed well in its original packing at 10°C or below |
Packaging |
Food grade multiplayer polyethylene bags, 25kg in one type cardboard drum |

Main Function
Lutein is one kind of mixed carotenoid including zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. It is natural colorant, and antioxidant with stable, safe and reliable effect. Main functions are as follows:
(1)Promoting the healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration, supporting normal eye functions and protecting the retina by blocking harmful blue light.
(2)Eliminating free-radicals, protecting human body from harm, improve immunity, protecting skin from the harmful solar ray.
(3)Preventing cardiopathy and cancer.
(4)Resisting arteriosclerosis.
Application
Lutein has the characteristics, such as natural, nutrition and multifunction. It is extensively used in food, health products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and feed additive.
(1)Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.
(2)Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.
(3)Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.
(4)Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.
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