Lutein
Lutein from marigold Asteraceae Tagetes plants raised in a pigment widely used in food additives, also used as a medicinal pigment.
Features
Botanical Source:Marigold Flower
Latin Name:Tagetes Erecta L.
Part Used:Flower
Appearance: yellow fine powder
Specification: 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 98% HPLC/ UV
CAS No.:127-40-2
Molecular formula: C30H26O12
Molecular weight: 568.85
Basic Information
Product: Lutein
Botanical Source:Marigold Flower
Latin Name:Tagetes Erecta L.
Part Used:Flower
Appearance: yellow fine powder
Specification: 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, 98% HPLC/ UV
CAS No.:127-40-2
Molecular formula: C30H26O12
Molecular weight: 568.85
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Function
(1). Lutein can protect our eyesight, with the function of delaying eye's ageing;
(2). Lutein has the antioxidant effect, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and cancer;
(3). Lutein can postpone early atherosclerosis process ;
(4). Lutein has effect of inhibiting cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
Application
(1). Applied in food field, as a kind of natural colorant, adding shine for goods;
(2). Applied in health product field, lutein can replenishes nourients for eyes, and protecting the retina;
(3). Applied in cosmetics field, lutein is used to reduce age pigment of people.
Specifications Sheet
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Assay(HPLC) | Lutein≥98% | 98.10% |
Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies |
Color | Yellow-Orange | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80mesh | Complies |
Loss on Drying | ≤5% | 3.6% |
Ash | ≤5% | 2.8% |
Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Complies |
As | ≤1ppm | Complies |
Pb | ≤1ppm | Complies |
Cd | ≤1ppm | Complies |
Hg | ≤0.1ppm | Complies |
Pesticide | Negative | Complies |
Microbiologial | ||
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Complies |
Yeast and Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Complies |
E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
Shipping & Storage
Delivery:Sea/Air Shipping & International Express
Shipping Time: 2-3 working days after payment
Package: 1-5kg/Aluminum foil bag, size: 22cm (Width)*32cm (Length)
15-25kg/Drum, size: 38cm (Diameter)*50cm (Height)
Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months
Quality&Certifications