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Produce Name: Lutein Powder 20%
Latin Name: Tagetes erecta L.
Appearance: Orange Yellow Fine Powder
Part Used: Marigold Flower
Specification: 20%
Shelf Life: Two years when stored properly
Country of Origin: China
Product description:
The marigold (Tagetes erecta L) is an annual herb of the genus Marigold, which is the main raw material for the extraction of lutein and carotenoids.
The marigold extract lutein, also known as the carotenoid, carotenol, plant lutein, etc. It In nature and zeaxanthin coexists.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are the main components of plant pigments such as corn, vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc., and are also the main pigments that constitute the macular area of the human eye. It's an orange-yellow powder, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as hexane. Widely used in food, feed, medicine and other food industries and chemical industries, it plays an important role in improving product color and is an indispensable additive.
Specification:
ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | METHODS |
Appearance | Orange yellow powder | Visual |
Total Carotenoids | NLT20% | UV |
Lutein | NLT20% | HPLC |
Zeaxanthin | NMT2.2% | HPLC |
Particle Sizes | 95% Through 80 mesh | 80mesh screen |
N-hexane Residues | NMT50ppm | GC-ECD |
Loss On Drying | NMT6.0% | 5g/105℃/2hrs |
Residue On Ignition | NMT1.0% | 3g/550℃/4hrs |
Heavy Metals | NMT10ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Pb | NMT1.0ppm | Atomic Absorption |
As | NMT1.0ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Hg | NMT0.1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Cd | NMT1.0ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Total Plate Count | NMT1,000CFU/g | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | NMT100CFU/g | AOAC |
Coli Group | NMT3.0MPN/g | AOAC |
Staphylococcus | Negative | AOAC |
Application:
1.Food: It is mainly used as a food additive as colorant and nutrient.
2.Pharmaceutical: It is used to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce possibility of AMD, cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.
3.Cosmetics: It is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.
4.Feed: 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 attractive such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish
Function:
1. Protect eyesight
a) Lutein is one of basis in lens and retina of the eye, can prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), and improve eyesight.
b) Prevent blindness resulted from AMD. In 1996, USA suggested that aged people of 60-65 should reinforce Lutein 6 mg per day.
c) 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.
2. Alleviate Age Pigment Degeneration in human body and anti-lipid peroxidation by antioxidation.
3. Adjust blood-fat, prevent low density lipoprotein against antioxidation, and thereby alleviate cardiopathy.
4.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.
5.Eliminating free-radicals, protecting human body from harm, improve immunity, protecting skin from the harmful solar ray.
6.Preventing cardiopathy and cancer.
7.Resisting arteriosclerosis.
Certificate Availability
IOS9001
HALAL
KOSHER
Packaging Details
PackingPacked in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
For minimal quantity1 kg/aluminium foil bag, 5 bags in a carton.
For large quantity25 kg/fiber drum in net weight; 28 kg/fiber drum in gross weight (can be customized).
Other
Storage condition: Stored in a well-sealed container in a dry, cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging.
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