Macular Softgels
Oil grades. Declare lutein and zeaxanthin separately.
Marigold Extract Lutein Powder and Lutein Oil
- Product Name
- Marigold Extract Lutein Powder and Lutein Oil
- Botanical Name
- Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower
- Part Used
- Flower
- Specification
- 5%–80% lutein
- Appearance
- Orange-yellow fine powder
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1kg
- Active Ingredient
- Lutein Powder
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
Product Description
Lutein from marigold is the partner carotenoid to zeaxanthin, sold as powder from about 5% to 80% and as an oil. The eye-health serving is typically lutein plus a smaller amount of zeaxanthin.
Beadlets handle in dry blends; oil fills softgels. A high percent means less carrier, not a different plant.
When buying, state powder or oil, the percent, and whether zeaxanthin is included or must be added from the other code.
Specification
| Product Name | Marigold Extract Lutein Powder and Lutein Oil | Botanical Name | Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Flower | Specification | 5%–80% lutein |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow fine powder | Test Method | HPLC |
| MOQ | 1kg | Active Ingredient | Lutein Powder |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | Botanical source | Tagetes erecta (marigold) flower |
| Forms | Powder; oil suspension | Solubility | Oil-soluble; dispersible powder options available; oil suspension is insoluble in water |
| COA | Available | Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 |
| Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free | Sample | 10-50 g sample for evaluation |
| OEM Service | Private labeling, customized packaging, capsules and tablets | Packaging | 1-5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag / fiber drum) |
Applications
Beadlet Powders
5–80% for dry capsules and premixes.
Fortified Drinks
Only dispersible beadlets. Oil will ring the bottle.
Colour Load
High-percent lutein is a strong yellow. Dose for colour if the base is white.
Premixes
Beadlet powders blend dry. Oil does not.
With Zeaxanthin
Eye formulas usually state both. Zeaxanthin is the sister code, not a free line on the lutein percent.
Beadlet or Oil
Say which. They do not run on the same filler.
FAQ
What lutein assays are available, and is the oil a separate grade?
Powder about 5–80% lutein. Oil is a separate grade.
Which flower is the lutein extracted from?
Marigold flower.
Does the lutein already include a declared amount of zeaxanthin?
Often a little. If the label states a zeaxanthin number, measure it; do not assume the lutein percent.
What lutein forms are available?
Powder from about 5% to 80%, and a separate oil.
Do we still need the zeaxanthin code?
Yes, if the label states a zeaxanthin number. Do not assume the lutein percent includes it.
What is the source flower?
Marigold, Tagetes erecta.
