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Lutein is obtained from Tagetes erecta L.
Main composition: Lutein
Properties: Yellow liquid or orange powder. It can dissolves in n-hexane, but not in water.
Technological Process:
Raw material→ferment→making pellet→extraction→concentration→saponification→drying→powder product
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liquid product
Quality standard:
Items | Powder | Liquid |
Content(as C40H56O2) | ≥20g/kg | ≥20g/kg |
Arsenic /(mg/kg) | ≤3.0 | ≤3.0 |
Lead/(mg/kg) | ≤10.0 | ≤10.0 |
Water/% | ≤8.0 | — |
Particle sizes(0.84nm Aperture standard sieve) | 100% pass | — |
PH | — | 5.0~8.0 |
Applications/Use Rates:
This product is widely applied in drink, can, tobacco, medicine, poultry feed and so on; 0.01-0.2%.
Storage Conditions:
Avoid exposure to heat, air and light. Recommended storing at 5°C-10°C for maximum shelf life of twelve months.
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