Carotenoid Pigment Lutein, Natural Food Dyes (LT OS)

• CAS No.: 127-40-2
• Formula: C40h56o2
• EINECS: 204-840-0
• Packaging Material: Drum
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Model NO.: LT 10% OS
• Nutrient Composition: Carotenoids
• Resource: Natural
• The content of active substances: 0%~30%
• Color: Reddish-Brown
• Source: Marigold&Extract
• Solubility: Oil
• Ie No.: E 161b
• Transport Package: Drum
• Specification: Lutein OS 10%
• Trademark: WEILE
• Origin: Zhejiang, China
• HS Code: 3203001990
• Production Capacity: 10, 000 Kg/Month

Product Description

Product Description

 

Lutein Oil Suspension 10% OS is a brownish-yellow to reddish-brown liquid of natural mixed carotenoids in sunflower oil. The mixed carotenoids are extracted from marigold flower and comprise primarily lutein, as well as small amounts of zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. Gentle warming less than 40°C  and thorough mixing before use will homogenize the product.



Product name: Lutein OS 10%
Chemical Name: β-ε-carotene-3, 3'-diol (3R, 3'R, 6'R)
CAS NO.:     127-40-2
EINECS No:  204-840-0
Chemical Formula: C40H56O2   
Molecular Weight: 568.88 g/mol

a. Composition on ingredients

Components: lutein, sunflower oil, dl-alpha-tocopherol.
 

Chemical Name	CAS No.
Lutein	127-40-2
Sunflower Oil	8001-21-6
DL-alpha-Tocopherol	10191-41-0

b. Specifications

Natural Lutein:  ≥10.0%

c. Physical and chemical properties
 

Appearance	brownish-yellow to reddish-brown liquid
Color	brownish-yellow to reddish-brown
Odor	None to faint
Solubility	Slightly soluble in oils and fats
Water solubility	Practically insoluble in water

d. Standard and Storage
 

Standard	The Lutein used in this form meets all requirements of the relevant monographs of JECFA and  USP when tested according to these compendia.
Storage	The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature. It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Uses	As a coloring agent and a nutrient for oil-based food such as margarine and edible oil. Also suitable for manufacturing soft-shell capsules.
Safety	This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.

 

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