Yellow powder or orange powder, above 90% pass 80 mesh sieve. No unpleasant smell, slightly soluble in water and vegetable oils,
Food grade lutein powder is obtained from fresh marigold flower under the processes of fermentation, extraction, concentration, saponification and separation. Its main components are lutein and dextrin.
Application: Mainly used in food,medicine and health care products. Recommending dosages : 0.01-0.2% or add under the need.
Using method: can be added directly and use after being mixed with other ingredients.
CharacteristicsYellow powder or orange powder, above 90% pass 80 mesh sieve. No unpleasant smell, slightly soluble in water and vegetable oils, easily soluble in ethanol with content of 80% or more. PH value of 1% water solution is from 7.5 to 8.
Quality Index:
Xanthophylls | 5-95% |
Antiform xanthophylls | ≥90% |
Solvate remain(N-hexane) | ≤10 mg/kg |
Moisture | ≤8% |
Lead | ≤10mg/kg |
Arsenic | ≤2mg/kg |
Total bacteria | ≤1000cfu/g |
Coliform: | absent |
Pathogenic bacteria | absent |
Packages: Vacuum-packed in aluminum foil bag, 1kg/bag, outer package should be fiber container, 10bags/fiber container.
Storage and validity: Protect from light and heat. Store in cool, dry, airproof conditions. Validity is 12 months.
