Lutein Oleoresin is obtained from marigold flower by fermentation, subcritical extraction and concentration. Its main components are mainly xanthophills and other carotenoids,plant fat and wax.

Application mainly used in food colouring, cosmetics, cigarrets, pharmaceuticals and feeding stuff.

Apperance: brownish wax-like solid. Soften to oleoresin under conditions of above 30°C. when temperature reaches to 40°C, the product becomes sticky liquid. It is soluble in vegetable oils,ethonal and hexane, not soluble in water.

Feed Grade Food Grade

xanthophills 100-200g/kg 100-200g/kg

trans lutein ≥75% /

solvent residue (as Hexane) ≤3% ≤0.1%

antioxidants ≤1% /

lead ≤10mg/kg ≤3mg/kg

arsenic ≤3mg/kg ≤0.5mg/kg

 

 

Product Quality is complied with the Enterprise Standards Q/STY003-2008 and Standards of FAO/WHO.

 

Package: 200kg/stainless steel drum with inner epoxy coating. Or accroding to customer’s requirment.

 

Storage and Shelf-life:keep out of sunlight or high temperature. Store in cool and dry conditations.Shelf-life: 24months.