Product Overview
Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid and potent antioxidant, predominantly sourced from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta) through a sophisticated extraction and saponification process to yield high-purity, free-form lutein crystals. Renowned for its distinctive golden-yellow hue, this lipid-soluble compound is essential for maintaining macular pigment density in the eyes, where it acts as a natural blue light filter and protects retinal tissues from oxidative stress and photodamage. Beyond ocular health, lutein supports skin elasticity and helps defend against UV-induced environmental stressors. Available in various beadlet and oil suspension forms optimized for superior stability and bioavailability, it is widely incorporated into dietary supplements, functional foods, and premium skincare formulations.
Plant source: Flower of Marigold., a plant from the genus Tagetes of the Asteraceae family
Effective components: Lutein
Place of origin of raw materials: Guangdong, Yunnan and other regions.
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol.
HS. Code:13021990
Main Production Way of Lutein(1)Harvest & Dry: Fresh marigold flowers are dried and pelletized.
(2)Extract: Lutein esters are extracted using solvents or supercritical CO₂ .
(3)Saponify: Alkali is added to hydrolyze esters into free lutein .
(4)Purify: The crude lutein is washed, crystallized, and dried into high-purity crystals .
Main Specification
| Product Name | Specifications | Type | Packing | Discription |
| Lutein Powder | UV 80%、85% 、90% HPLC 5%、10%、20%、80%、90% | Powder | 25KG/DRUM | Lutein is extracted, saponified, and purified from marigold flowers. It is widely used in the food, health supplement, and related industries. There is widespread recognition of the importance of lutein for eye health. |
| Lutein encapsulated Powder | HPLC 1%,5%,10%,20% | Powder | 25KG/DRUM | Lutein encapsulated powder is an orange, free-flowing powder produced by advanced microencapsulation technology |
| Lutein oil | HPLC 15%,20% | Oil | 5,10,20KG/DRUM | Lutein oil is produced by uniformly dispersing nano-scale lutein with an appropriate amount of antioxidant (vitamin E) in vegetable oil. Its advantage lies in the effective protection of the active ingredients, which are less prone to oxidation, ensuring product stability. It is commonly used in softgels or eye health supplements, and can also be added to various oil-soluble products. |
| Zeaxanthin Powder | HPLC 5%,10%,20%,70%,80% | Powder | 25KG/DRUM | Zeaxanthin power is obtained marigold flower by extraction, saponification and purification. It’s widely used in food ,health care products,etc. Zeaxanthin and Lutein are isomers. |
| Zeaxanthin oil | HPLC 15%,20% | Oil | 5,20KG/DRUM | Zeaxanthin oil is obtained by evenly dispersing nano-sized zeaxanthin into the vegetable oils with proper dosage of antioxidants (Vitamin E). It’s advantage is the active ingredient of the product can be well protected and not easy to be oxidized, to ensure the stability. Usually, It’s made into soft capsule or eye health care products, or can be added to a variety of fat-soluble products.
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