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Characteristics
Lutein is a kind of natural pigment, extracted scientifically from natural marigold. It is not dissolved in the water, but melted in oil and ethanol etc. The product has the characteristics of strongly coloring and bearing light, heat, alkali etc. It is extensively applied to cakes, sweets, cream food and feed.
The main composition of lutein is progesterone. Its molecular, formula weight and molecular structure is as follows:
Quality Index
Item Unit Index
Form - - Deep brown resin-like
and thick liquid,
oil-like when heating up
Lutein content % >=10
Arsenic mg/kg <=2
Heavy metal (Lead) mg/kg <=20
Lead mg/kg <=2
mercury mg/kg <=0.01
Residual solvent mg/kg <=50
Uses and methods
Extensively applied to beverage, canned food, tobacco, medicine, feed and so on. It is mixed with edible oil or water dilute use. It has the health care function: it can retard sight degeneration and blind caused by macula luteal degeneration.
Package & Storage
Package:
Packed in ethylene food bucket, 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg each, PVF food bucket for 200Ls only, may also be packed as per the customer.
Storage:
Sealed completely, avoid light, place in low temperature and dry environment. Do not store and transport with other harmful materials.