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Lutein Powder

  • CAS No.: 127-40-2
  • Molecular Formula: C40H56O2
  • Certificates: ISO; Kosher; Halal; HACCP
  • Extract Solvent: Hexane&Ethanol
  • OEM ODM available

    Feature

    Lutein is a carotenoid, a natural pigment found in vegetables, fruits and other organisms. It is found in marigolds at the highest concentration, and its main components are lutein and zeaxanthin.
    Lutein powder raw materials are orange-yellow powder or yellow-brown liquid. It is insoluble in water, soluble in propanol and methanol, and has good heat resistance. Our company not only provides raw materials, but also customizes capsules and tablets, which are also popular with customers. It can also be used for coloring health products, sugar coatings for tablets, and coloring capsules.

    Specification-COA

    ITEMSMETHODSSPECIFICATIONSRESULTS
    AppearanceVisualOrange powderComplies
    OdorOrganolepticCharacteristicComplies
    TasteOrganolepticCharacteristicComplies
    Lutein contentHPLC≥ 5.00%5.25%
    Zeaxanthin contentHPLC≥ 0.50%0.60%
    Loss on drying3h/105℃≤ 5.0%3.31%
    Granular size80 mesh sieve100%Through 80 mesh sieveComplies
    Residue on Ignition5h/750℃≤ 5.0%0.62%
    Residual solvent   
    HexaneGC≤ 50 ppmComplies
    EthanolGC≤ 500 ppmComplies
    Pesticide   
    666GC≤ 0.1ppmComplies
    DDTGC≤ 0.1ppmComplies
    QuintozineGC≤ 0.1ppmComplies
    Heavy metalsColorimetry≤ 10ppmComplies
    AsAAS≤ 2ppmComplies
    PbAAS≤ 1ppmComplies
    CdAAS≤ 1ppmComplies
    HgAAS≤ 0.1ppmComplies
    Microbiological control   
    Total plate countCP2010≤ 1000cfu/gComplies
    Yeast & moldCP2010≤ 100cfu/gComplies
    Escherichia coliCP2010NegativeComplies
    SalmonellaCP2010NegativeComplies
    Storage:Store in cool & dry place, keep away from strong light and heat

    What is the use of lutein powder?

    1. New food raw material. Lutein used as a food additive comes from marigold. It can be used in dairy products, beverages, baked goods and candies, etc., but not infant food.
    2. In addition, it can also be used as a nutritional enhancer. It is beneficial for eye health/nutritional supplementation and skin health.
    3. Lutein has a good coloring effect due to its bright yellow color.

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