Lutein

Lutein Molecular formula: C40H56O2 Molecular weight:568.88 Cas:127-40-2 Appearance:Light yellow

Specifications

1.Marigold extract 5%-90%(Lutein) 2.Cas:127-40-2 3.Appearance:Light yellow 4.Promote eye and skin,anti-cancers

Latin name: Tagetes Erecta LPart used:FlowerMolecular formula: C40H56O2Molecular weight:568.88Active ingredient:LuteinSpecs: 5%- 90% by HPLCAppearance: Reddish orange yellow fine powder

Analysis:

 

Item	Specification	Result
Assay	10% Xanthophylls	10.20% (UV)
	90%Saponification	90.18%
Organoleptic
Appearance	Fine Powder	Conforms
Color	Yellow	Conforms
Odor	Characteristic	Conforms
Taste	Characteristic	Conforms
Part Used	Flower of marigold	Conforms
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size	NLT100%Through 100 mesh	Conforms
Loss on Drying	5.0% max	3.17%
Heavy metals
Total Heavy Metals	10ppm max	Conforms
Arsenic	2ppm max	Conforms
Lead	2ppm max	Conforms
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	1000cfu/g max	Conforms
Total Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g max	Conforms
E.Coli	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative	Negative

 

 Function:

Marigold extract-Lutein is one kind of mixed carotenoid including zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin,it is natural colorant,pigment,and antioxidant with stable,safe and reliable effect.

Promote 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.Eliminate free-radicals,protect human body from harm ,improve immunity,protect skin form harmful solar ray.

Prevent from cardiopathy and cancer Resist arteriosclerosis.

Lutein is one of basis in lens and retina of the eye, can prevent Age-Related Macular

Degeneration (AMD), and improve eyesight.

Prevent blindness resulted from AMD. In 1996, USA suggested that aged people of 60-65

should reinforce Lutein 6 mg per day.

Protect cells against the damaging effects of free radicals and/or as a filter in light sensitive

tissues such as the eye macula, lens and retina that protect eyes against UV radiation

from light and computer.

Alleviate Age Pigment Degeneration in human body and anti-lipid peroxidation by

antioxidation.

Adjust blood-fat, prevent low density lipoprotein against antioxidation, and thereby alleviate

cardiopathy.

 

Application.

  Applied in food,pharmaceutical,cosmetics & feed additive.

Packing: Two plastic-bags inside,then into 25kgs/paper-drums or 1kg/5kgs aluminum foil bag ,then into 25kgs/paper-drums.

Storage: Stored in cool and dry well-closed container,keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.

Shelf life:Two years under well storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.

 

 

 

Lutein