10%,20%,90% Lutein (From marigold) (989-61-6)

Our product, Lutein (also known as xanthophyll) is a yellow carotenoid pigment found in various fruits,vegetables,corn,and flowers.It is also found in egg yolk.Our product is extracted and refined from marigold pellet. Lutein is one of a large group of over 600 compound known as the carotenoid pigment. It is an efficient anti-oxidant,and therefore,is able to protect cells in our body from free radical damages.in addition to anti-oxidant actions,lutein converts in our body to vitamin A,which is an essential micronutrient for normal vision.lutein in macula filter out potentially harmful blue lights and UV light,and protects optic nerve cells from damages. Recent studies indicates that lutein is likely to be preventive of eyes from other dieases, such as cataracts and glaucoma,and other body parts from lung cancer,prostate cancer,breast cancer ,and cardiovascular dieases. Lutein can be used as coloring agent ,additive,cosmetic and baccy for its bright-coloured, innocuity,stabilization and high safety CAS Number: 989-61-6 Marigold Extract Powder Commodity: Marigold Extract Powder Common name: lutein Origin Botanic Name: Marigold Use part: flower General Description: light yellow Powder Content : lutein 90% Test Method: HPLC Loss On Drying: 5.0% Max Ash: 2.0% Max Heavy Metals: 10PPM Max Arsenic(As): 1PPM Max Residue Pesticide: 1PPM Max Microbiological Purity: Total Germ count:1000/Gram Yeasts & Molds: 100/Gram E. Coli : Negative