100% Pure Organic Marigold Extract Lutein Powder

        100% Pure Organic Marigold Extract Lutein Powder

Basic Informtion
Product Name: Lutein
Other Name: Xanthophyll
Botanical Source: Marigold P.E
Part used: flower
CAS NO: 127-40-2
Active Ingredients: Super Lutein 
Specification: 5%-80% HPLC
Appearance: Orange-Red Powder
Extract source: Marigold flower
Particle Size: NLT100% Pass 80 mesh
Molecular Formula: C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87

Introduction 

Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan , etc.The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil environment and lighting condition , the local marigold have characteristics like growing fast,long flowering period ,high productive capacity and adequate quality.Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and reduction of cost can be guaranteed.

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

Related products
1.Lutein:Powder 5%-80%, Oil 10%-20%, Particle 5%-20% (Food grade)
2.Lutein Ester: Powder 10%,20%  Oil 15%; 20%; 30% ( UV )
3.Zeaxanthin:Powder 5%-80%, Oil 15%; 20%; 30%, Particle CWS/B 1%; 5%(HPLC) TAB 5%; 10%; 20%(HPLC)

Main 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, 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.