Food grade lutein powder is obtained from marigold flower under the processes of fermentation, extraction, concentration, saponification, and separation. Its main components are xanthophylls and dextrine
Application:Mainly used in food, medicine and health products.
Recommend dosages: 0.01-0.2% or according to requirements.
Usage: can be directly mixed with other ingredients. Please use it as soon as unsealed, or well resealed for storing.
Characteristic:Yellow fine powder. Above 90% pass 100 mesh sieve. No unpleasant smell, slightly soluble in water and vegetable oils, easily soluble in 80% or above Ethanol. PH value of 1% water-soluble solvent is from 7.5 to 8.
Quality Index:
1.Xanthophyll : 5 -80%
2.Water(%):≤8
3. Ash (%):≤ 6.5
4.Arsenic:≤2.0mg/kg
5.Lead:≤10mg/kg
6.Total bacteria:≤1000 per gram
7.Coliform:Absent
8.Pathogenic bacteria: Absent
Package: Vacuum-packed in silver paper bags, 1kg/bag, 10bags in one barrel
Storage:Protect from light and heat. Store in cool, dry, airproof and non-pollution conditions.