Short Description
Lutein is an antioxidant belonging to a group called carotenoids, which make the bright yellow, red and orange colors in fruits, vegetables and other plants.
Lutein is important for maintaining eye health and reducing the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. It may also have protective effects on our skin and cardiovascular system.
Product Description
Lutein powder is a natural pigment extracted and refined from marigold flowers using scientific methods. It belongs to carotenoids. It has the characteristics of biological activity, bright color, anti-oxidation, strong stability and high safety.
| Product Name | Lutein powder |
| Appearance | Yellow-red powder |
| specification | 10%-80% |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Test Method | HPLC |
| MOQ | 1KG |
| Package | 1Kg/Foil bag,25Kg/Drum |
| Delivery Time | 5-10 Working Days |
| Shelf Time | 2 year |
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| Active Ingredeints | ||
| Assay | Lutein≥5% 10% 20% 80% | HPLC |
| Physical Control | ||
| Identification | Positive | TLC |
| Appearance | Yellow-red powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Moisture Content | NMT 3.0% | Mettler toledo hb43-s |
| Chemical Control | ||
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 3ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max | Atomic Absorption |
| Microbiological Control | ||
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/ml Max | AOAC/Petrifilm |
| Salmonella | Negative in 10 g | AOAC/Neogen Elisa |
| Yeast & Mold | 1000cfu/g Max | AOAC/Petrifilm |
| E.Coli | Negative in 1g | AOAC/Petrifilm |
Application
1. Used in the food industry as a natural colorant to add luster to commodities;
2. Used in the field of health care products, lutein can supplement the nutrition of the eyes and protect the retina;
3. Used in cosmetics, lutein is used to reduce people’s age pigment.
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
BY PRODUCTS & IMPURITIES STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances:
Parabens
Phthalates
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Solvents and Residual Solvents
GLUTEN FREE STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(BSE)/ (TSE) STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
CRUELTY-FREE STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
KOSHER STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
VEGAN STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
FOOD ALLERGEN INFORMATION
| Component | Present in the product |
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) | No |
