Lutein 5%-90% HPLC/UV

Detailed Product Description

[Product name]  Lutein 5-90 HPLC/UV 
[Latin name] TageteserectaL.
[Botanical Source] 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.
[Quality standard]
1.Active Ingredient: Lutein 5-90 HPLC/UV
2.Part used: flower
3.Appearance: Orange-Yellow Powder
4.Mesh: 100% pass 80 mesh 
5.Odor: Characteristic
6.Loss On Drying: ≤5%
7.Sulphated Ash: ≤5%
8.Heavy metal: 10PPM
9.Residual Solvents: 0.05PPM
[Microbiology standard]
1.Total Plate Count: 1000CFU/gm
2.Yeast&Mold: 100CFU/gm       
3.Salmonella: Negative     
4.E.Coli: Negative  
[product description] Lutein esters found in flower petals is chemically bound to various types of fatty acids. In these cases it is said that Lutein is esterified and is commonly known as Lutein ester. Lutein can be obtained from extracts of marigold flowers (tagetes erecta l) that contain high concentration of Lutein ester. Richems Lutein esters are derived from marigold flowers, which is a rich, safe and natural source for Lutein.
Lutein esters are one of the 600 naturally occurring fat-soluble antioxidant carotenoids biochemical's widely found in fruits and vegetables. Lutein effectively controls free radical generation and the resultant oxidation damage.
Lutein esters have rich nutraceutical benefits and are found to have varied applications such as: Nutritional supplement, Food colorant, Feed supplement
[Function] Lutein helps protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light, protect against blindness , macular degeneration. The Lutein market is segmented into Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Food, Pet Foods and Animal Feed and Fish Feed. It is one of the fastest growing areas of the carotenoid market.
Side effect:The only definitive side effect of excess lutein consumption is bronzing of the skin.
[Package] Double plastic-bag inside, aluminum foil bag paper or fiber drum outside. N.W: 25kg/drum
[Storage] keep in low temperature ,away from moist place and seal preserve.
[Shelf Life] 2 years