| Product Name |
Lutein |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | agetes erecta (Marigold Flower) |
| Specification | 5%–80% Lutein (HPLC) |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to orange-red powder |
| Packing | 1–5 kg/aluminum foil bag, 25 kg/drum |
| Apply |
Eye health supplements, functional foods, cosmetics |
Lutein is a natural carotenoid extracted from marigold flowers, known for its strong antioxidant properties and essential role in eye health. As the main component of macular pigment, lutein filters harmful blue light and protects retinal cells from oxidative damage.
Key Features:
High Purity: Up to 80% by HPLC
Natural Source: Extracted from marigold flowers, solvent-free process available
Multiple Forms: Oil suspension, powder, beadlets
Stable Quality: Meets USP, EP standards
Eye Protection: Helps prevent macular degeneration and cataracts
Blue Light Filter: Reduces digital screen eye strain
Skin Health: Protects against UV-induced oxidative damage
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals
GMP, ISO, and HACCP-certified production
EU/US pesticide and heavy metal compliance
Custom particle size and formulation
Long-term stable supply
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to orange-red powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Lutein Content | ≥20.0% | 20.8% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 2.5% | USP <731> |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 1.8% | USP <281> |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals: Capsules, tablets, gummies
Functional Foods: Eye care beverages, fortified snacks
Cosmetics: Anti-aging and UV-protection creams
Pet Nutrition: Eye health formulas
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
