| Product Name |
Zeaxanthin |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Tagetes erecta (Marigold Flower) |
| Specification | 5%–80% Zeaxanthin (HPLC) |
| CAS No. | 144-68-3 |
| MF | C40H56O2 |
| MW | 568.871 |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow crystalline powder |
| Packing | 1–5 kg/aluminum foil bag, 25 kg/drum |
| Apply |
Eye health supplements, functional foods, cosmetics |
Zeaxanthin is a natural carotenoid found in marigold flowers and various vegetables, playing a crucial role in protecting the macula of the human eye. Alongside lutein, it forms the macular pigment, which absorbs harmful blue light and prevents oxidative damage to the retina.
Key Features:
High Purity: Available up to 80% by HPLC
Natural Extraction: From non-GMO marigold flowers
Multiple Formats: Powder, beadlets, microencapsulation for enhanced stability
Stable Quality: Meets USP/EP standards
Eye Protection: Reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Blue Light Filtering: Ideal for people with prolonged screen exposure
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals, reduces oxidative stress
Skin Health: Helps protect against UV-induced skin damage
GMP, ISO, HACCP-certified manufacturing
Pesticide and heavy metal limits compliant with EU/US regulations
Custom formulations available (oil suspension, water-dispersible)
Consistent global supply with competitive pricing
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Orange-yellow crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Zeaxanthin Content | ≥20.0% | 20.5% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 2.2% | USP <731> |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 1.6% | 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 Beverages: Eye care drinks, fortified juices
Cosmetics: Anti-aging skincare and sun care products
Pet Supplements: Eye health formulas for companion animals
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”.
