Short Description Lutein is an antioxidant belonging to a group called carotenoids, which make the bright yellow, red and orange colors in fruits, vegetables and other plants. Lutein is important for maintaining eye health and reducing the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. It may also have protective effects on our skin and cardiovascular system. Product Description Lutein powder is a natural pigment extracted and refined from marigold flowers using scientific methods. It belongs to carotenoids. It has the characteristics of biological activity, bright color, anti-oxidation, strong stability and high safety. ☆ Lutein Crystal  75%HPLC & 80%UV/HPLC ☆ Lutein Powder    5% & 10% & 20% & 40%（HPLC/UV） ☆ Lutein Oil    6% & 20% HPLC ☆ Lutein Beadlets    5% & 10% HPLC ☆ Water-soluble Lutein    5% HPLC BASIC ANALYSIS ITEM SPECIFICATION TEST METHOD Assay Lutein≥5% 10% 20% 80% HPLC Physical Control Identification Positive TLC Appearance Yellow-red powder Visual Odor Characteristic Organoleptic Taste Characteristic Organoleptic Sieve Analysis 100% pass 80 mesh 80 Mesh Screen Moisture Content NMT 3.0% Mettler toledo hb43-s Chemical Control Arsenic (As) NMT 2ppm Atomic Absorption Cadmium(Cd) NMT 1ppm Atomic Absorption Lead (Pb) NMT 3ppm Atomic Absorption Mercury(Hg) NMT 0.1ppm Atomic Absorption Heavy Metals 10ppm Max Atomic Absorption Microbiological Control Total Plate Count 10000cfu/ml Max AOAC/Petrifilm Salmonella Negative in 10 g AOAC/Neogen Elisa Yeast & Mold 1000cfu/g Max AOAC/Petrifilm E.Coli Negative in 1g AOAC/Petrifilm Function: Lutein is a carotenoid compound found mainly in many green leafy vegetables and fruits. Its main functions include: Antioxidant effect: Lutein has good antioxidant properties and helps protect the body from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent chronic diseases. Protect vision: Lutein is one of the main components of the macular area of ​​the eye, helping to protect the retina from light damage, slow down eye aging, and help prevent eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease: Lutein has cardiovascular risk-reducing properties and may help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. These key benefits of Lutein make it a very beneficial nutrient that can be consumed through food or dietary supplements. Application Used in the food industry as a natural colorant to add luster to commodities; Used in the field of health care products, lutein can supplement the nutrition of the eyes and protect the retina; Used in cosmetics, lutein is used to reduce people’s age pigment. Gmo statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material. By products & impurities statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances: Parabens Phthalates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Solvents and Residual Solvents Gluten free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten. (Bse)/ (Tse) Statement We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE. Cruelty-free statement We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals. Kosher statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards. Vegan Statement We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards. Food Allergen Information Component Present in the product Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil No Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) No Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) No Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids No Gluten No Soybeans (and/or derivatives) No Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs No Fish or their products No Shellfish or their products No Celery (and/or derivatives) No Lupin (and/or derivatives) No Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) No