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Lutein is obtained from Tagetes erecta L

Lutein is obtained from Tagetes erecta L.

Main composition: Lutein

 

Properties: Yellow liquid or orange powder. It can dissolves in n-hexane, but not in water.

 

Technological Process:

Raw material→ferment→making pellet→extraction→concentration→saponification→drying→powder product

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liquid product

Quality standard:

Items	Powder	Liquid
Content(as C­­­40H56O2)	≥20g/kg	≥20g/kg
Arsenic /(mg/kg)	≤3.0	≤3.0
Lead/(mg/kg)	≤10.0	≤10.0
Water/%	≤8.0	—
Particle sizes(0.84nm Aperture standard sieve)	100% pass	—
PH	—	5.0~8.0

 

Applications/Use Rates:

This product is widely applied in drink, can, tobacco, medicine, poultry feed and so on; 0.01-0.2%.

 

Storage Conditions:

Avoid exposure to heat, air and light. Recommended storing at 5°C-10°C for maximum shelf life of twelve months.