Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 127-40-2 |
Formula: | C40h56o2 |
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Lutein, a pigment widely used in food additives and medicinal applications, is derived from marigold Asteraceae Tagetes plants. It is a natural substance found in various vegetables, flowers, fruits, and other plants. Lutein belongs to the "carotenoids" family, which includes over 600 types in nature. However, only about 20 species of carotenoids are present in human blood and tissues.
Items | Standard |
Appearance | Orange yellow powder |
Total Carotenoids | ≥5% |
Lutein | ≥5% |
Particle Size | ≥95% pass 80 mesh |
N-hexane | ≤50mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | ≤6.0% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤1.0% |
Lead | ≤1mg/kg |
Arsenic | ≤1mg/kg |
Mercury | ≤0.1mg/kg |
Cadmium | ≤1mg/kg |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
Total Yeast&Mold | ≤100cfu/g |
Coli Group | ≤3.0MPN/g |