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
Analysis:
Item | Specification | Result |
Assay | 10% Xanthophylls | 10.20% (UV) |
90%Saponification | 90.18% | |
Organoleptic |
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Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
Color | Yellow | Conforms |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
Part Used | Flower of marigold | Conforms |
Physical Characteristics |
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Particle Size | NLT100%Through 100 mesh | Conforms |
Loss on Drying | 5.0% max | 3.17% |
Heavy metals |
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Total Heavy Metals | 10ppm max | Conforms |
Arsenic | 2ppm max | Conforms |
Lead | 2ppm max | Conforms |
Microbiological Tests |
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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.