Food grade lutein powder is obtained from fresh marigold flower under the processes of fermentation, extraction, concentration, saponification and separation. Its main components are lutein and dextrin.

Application: Mainly used in food, medicine and health care products.

Recommending dosages: 0.01-0.2% or add under the need.

Using method: Can be added directly and use after being mixed with other ingredients.

Characteristics: Yellow powder or orange powder, above 90% pass 80 mesh sieve. No unpleasant smell, slightly soluble in water and vegetable oils, easily soluble in ethanol with content of 80% or more. pH value of 1% water solution is from 7.5 to 8.

Quality Index:

Xanthophylls 5-95%

Antiform xanthophylls ≥ 90%

Solvate remain(N-hexane) ≤ 10 mg/kg

Moisture ≤ 8%

Lead ≤ 10mg/kg

Arsenic ≤ 2mg/kg

Total bacteria ≤ 1000cfu/g

Coliform: Absent

Pathogenic bacteria: Absent

The product quality index is in line with the relevant standards of Q/03TY003-2008 and FAO/WHO.

Packages: Vacuum-packed in aluminum foil bag, 1kg/bag, outer package should be fiber container, 10bags/fiber container.

Storage and validity: Protect from light and heat. Store in cool, dry, airproof conditions. Validity is 12 months.