100% Natural Organic Lutein powder
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.
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BASIC ANALYSIS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| 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 |
Function:
Lutein is a carotenoid compound found mainly in many green leafy vegetables and fruits. Its main functions include:
- Antioxidant effect: Lutein has good antioxidant properties and helps protect the body from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent chronic diseases.
- Protect vision: Lutein is one of the main components of the macular area of the eye, helping to protect the retina from light damage, slow down eye aging, and help prevent eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease: Lutein has cardiovascular risk-reducing properties and may help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
These key benefits of Lutein make it a very beneficial nutrient that can be consumed through food or dietary supplements.
Application
- Used in the food industry as a natural colorant to add luster to commodities;
- Used in the field of health care products, lutein can supplement the nutrition of the eyes and protect the retina;
- Used in cosmetics, lutein is used to reduce people’s age pigment.
Gmo statement
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 |
