What is Lutein Extract?
Lutein Extract is a pigment extracted from herbs and is widely found in vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other plants, such as marigolds, spinach, kale, yellow corn, pumpkin, and carrots. Yellow to orange in color, insoluble in water. Lutein is not only good for people's vision but also acts as an antioxidant. It is widely used as a pigment for food additives and also as a pigment.


Specification
Product Name | Herbal Extract |
Specification | 5%, 10%, 20%, 95% |
Appearance | Yellow to Orange-red Powder |
CAS No. | 127-40-2 |
Molecular Formula | C40H56O2 |
Molecular Weight | 568.87 |
EINECS No. | 204-840-0 |
Test Method | HPLC |
Lutein Extract Benefits
Eye Protection
As an antioxidant, lutein can prevent UV damage to the eyes. An appropriate amount of lutein can help maintain vision. For myopia, supplementing lutein can delay the increase of myopia degree.
Coloring
Lutein has been widely used as a colorant in condiments, tobacco, cakes, candies, and various feed processing.
Anti-oxidation
Lutein has a strong antioxidant capacity, which can inhibit the activity of oxygen free radicals and prevent the damage of oxygen free radicals to normal cells.
Application
Used in the food field, as a natural colorant and nutritional agent, adding luster to commodities;
Used in the field of health care products, lutein can relieve visual fatigue and protect the retina;
Used in the field of cosmetics, lutein is used to reduce human aging pigments and make the skin whiter and more elastic.