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.
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 |
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 |