Lutein(CAS No.127-40-2) Luteine trans-lutein E161b

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Lutein(CAS No.127-40-2) Luteine trans-lutein E161b Specification

Source
Marigold Flowers (Tagetes erecta)

Ingredients
Pure lutein, no additives

Application
Food additives, dietary supplements, cosmetics

Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and organic solvents

Product Type
Powdered Lutein

Form
Powder

Starch Type
None

Color
Yellow

Weight
25 Kilograms (kg)

Shelf Life
2 Years

Moisture
5.0%

Flavor
Odorless

Pack Size
25 kg/drum

Grade Standard
Food Grade

Pack Type
Fiber Drum

Physical State
Crystalline Powder

Purity
>=98%

About Lutein(CAS No.127-40-2) Luteine trans-lutein E161b

Name: Lutein

Synonyms: Marigold extract; Calendula extract; Xanthophyll; alpha-Carotene-3,3'-diol

Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₅₆O₂

Molecular Weight: 568.88

CAS Number: 127-40-2

EINECS: 204-840-0

Lutein is one of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption.

Lutein was traditionally used in chicken feed to provide the yellow color of broiler chicken skin.

As a food additive, lutein has the E number E161b and is extracted from the petals of marigold (Tagetes erecta).

It has Marigold Oleoresin and Lutein Powder of different assays.

Food Grade Lutein Powder 10%

Item	Specification
Assay	10% Min.
Residue of solvent	25mg/kg Max.
Moisture	8% Max.
Ash	3.0% Max.
Heavy metal	10mg/kg Max.
Mold and Yeast	100cfu/g Max.
E. coli	3cfu/g Max.
Total Aerobic	1000cfu/g Max.
Salmonella	Negative