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Product name: Lutein Powder
CAS number: 127-40-2
Molecular formula: C40H56O2
Detection method: HPLC
Appearance: Orange powder
Storage: This product should be sealed and light-proof and stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place
Lutein, also known as marigold extract, is one of the brightest hopes in the field of botanical substances and is now
gaining popularity. Lutein not only acts as an antioxidant to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, but also plays
an important role in protecting the eyes. Lutein is an important carotenoid present in the eye. According to a recent
report in Ophthalmology, foods containing lutein can prevent cataracts and protect the eyes from age-related macular
degeneration.
Which foods are rich in lutein?
Lutein in some green vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, spinach, lettuce, mung beans, rape content is high, but
this kind of plants also contain more chlorophyll, beta-carotene and other carotenoid epoxide, oxygen derivatives, it
is not easy to extract pure products. After long-term search, it was found that the content of lutein and zeaxanthin in
marigold chrysanthemum is very high, and other carotenoid I-tin impurities are less, easy to separate and purify, and
can be used as a good source for industrial production. In addition, some yellow-orange fruits such as mango, papaya,
peach, pumpkin, etc., are also rich in this product and zeaxanthin.
Uses:
Used in papermaking, dyeing and other industries, food coloring, can also be added to poultry feed, make poultry egg
yolk to improve yellow, food coloring.
