Marigold flowers are extracted from the dried flower petals. Marigold Extract Lutein is a well known carotenoid found in the human diet, blood, and tissues.Evidence suggests that lutein consumption is inversely related to eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. This indicates that lutein is specifically deposited in ocular tissues..
Lutein powder is extract from marigold flower,is one of Plamed's most important products.After lots of R&D work,we now have lutein powder (in Food grade,Pharmaceutical Grade,Feed grade),lutein oleoresin,zeaxanthin
1. Lutein powder 5%-95% (for food and pharmaceutical) is extracted from the marigold flower Processing it in water and alcohol solution. It can be used as food additives for colorant and nutrient production.
2. Lutein powder 2.0%-5%(for feed grade) is extracted from the marigold flower processing it in water and alcohol solution. it can bring more attractive golden yellow color to egg yolk and skin.
3. Lutein oleoresin is extracted from the marigold flower by super critical CO2 extraction process. It's a dark brown oleoresin with the aroma of marigold.
4. Zeaxanthin is obtained from marigold flower by extraction, saponification and purification.It's widely used in food ,health care products etc.
Product Name
Marigold Flower Extract
Other Name
Lutein, Zeaxanthin Powder
Specification
5%-90% Lutein,5%-60% Zeaxanthin
Appearance
Orange-Yellow Fine Powder
Test Method
HPLC-UV
Particle Size
100% Through 80 Mesh
CAS.NO (Lutein):
127-40-2
Shelf Life
2 Years
Detailed Images
COA
Function
1. To protect eyesight, 2. Antioxidant, 3. To reduce the incidence of cataracts, 4. Preventing arteries blockage, 5. Anticancer
Application
1. Lutein as skin cancer inhibitor and care skin, 2. Lutein as inhibitor of LDL cholesterol Oxidizing, 3. Lutein as inhibitor of tumor and cancer, 4. Lutein and its oxidative metabolites in chemoprevention of cancer, 5. Lutein as inhibitor of blood-vessel clogging, 6. Lutein delays lung aging. Lutein as inhibitor of arthritis, 7. Lutein as AMD inhibitor,Cataract inhibitor,and eyes benefit.