Lutein Oil 20%; Marigold Extract; Lutein Oil Suspension

• Assay Method: HPLC
• Application Form: Suspension Liquid
• Application: Food, Health Care Products
• State: Liquid
• Extract Source: Marigold Flower
• Transport Package: Net 20kg Per Plastic Drum
• Model NO.: 10%; 20%
• Specification: 10%; 20%
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 1302199099

Product Description

Name of Product: Lutein Oil 20%

Composition: Lutein crystal: 20%min; Safflower oil or Sunflower seed oil (Balancing oil): 80%max.

Description: Lutein Oil 20% is micronized Lutein crystals suspending in the safflower oil or sunflower seed oil. The lutein crystals are extracted from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta).       


Tests                                  Limits                                 Methods                       
    
Appearance        Orange yellow or red oil suspension      Visual                   
Lutein(%)                           20.0 Min.                                  USP32                    
Zeaxanthin (%)                  1.3 Min.                                         USP                         
Moisture(%)                       1.0Max.                               AOCS Td 2-64          
Heavy Metals(ppm)             10.0 Max                                 EN ISO 17294        
Lead (ppm)                               1.0 Max.                               EN ISO 17294          
Arsenic (ppm)                          1.0 Max.                               EN ISO 17294      
Cadmium (ppm)                      1.0 Max.                               EN ISO 17294         
Mercury (ppm)                          0.1 Max.                                   BS EN 13806          
Total Plate Count (CFU/g)  1,000 Max.                               ISO 4833             
Yeasts and Molds (CFU/g)  100 Max.                                      ISO 7954             
Coliform (CFU/g)                 10 Max.                                        ISO 4832           
E. Coli                                       Negative                                           ISO 16649          
Salmonella                           Negative/25g                              ISO 6579             
Staphyloccous aureus          Negative/g                                   ISO 6888              
            
Packaging: Packaged in 20kg net plastic / aluminum drum under nitrogen blanket then packed in carton.

Storage and Handling: Stored in a cool dry place, protected from light, heat and oxygen. The preferred temperature is below 30°C.

Shelf Life: Two years in the original package. The product should be warmed and mixed thoroughly before sampling or using.