As a foundational ingredient in the global nutritional and dietary supplement markets, lutein stands out as a high-value carotenoid renowned for its potent antioxidant capabilities and critical role in ocular health. At Plant Extract Supply, we specialize in manufacturing and distributing premium-grade 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder. Derived from carefully cultivated botanical sources, our lutein raw materials are engineered to meet the exact specifications of nutraceutical formulators, functional food brand owners, and cosmetic manufacturers worldwide.
Product Overview and Botanical Sourcing
Our 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder is structurally a naturally occurring oxygenated carotenoid (xanthophyll) primarily responsible for the vibrant yellow, orange, and red pigmentation found in various vegetation. Commercially, our high-purity lutein is meticulously extracted and refined from premium marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta L.) utilizing advanced, scientifically validated separation technologies.
Through gentle extraction processes, we preserve the structural integrity of the active phytonutrients. The resulting botanical extract exhibits exceptional biological activity, bright and stable coloration, robust antioxidant potential, and an untarnished safety profile.
Comprehensive Product Specifications
To accommodate diverse manufacturing requirements—from softgel encapsulation and dry powder tableting to liquid beverage dispersion—Plant Extract Supply offers an extensive portfolio of lutein formats based on sophisticated microencapsulation and suspension technologies:
- Lutein Crystal: 75% (HPLC) & 80% (UV/HPLC) – Ideal for further refining and manufacturing.
- 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder: 5%, 10%, 20%, & 40% (HPLC/UV) – Standardized powders for hard capsules and nutritional pre-mixes.
- Lutein Oil Suspension: 6% & 20% (HPLC) – Optimized for softgel dietary supplements.
- Lutein Beadlets: 5% & 10% (HPLC) – Featuring superior cold-water dispersibility and enhanced stability for direct compression tableting.
- Water-Soluble Lutein: 5% (HPLC) – Engineered for functional beverages and liquid formulations.
Technical Data and Quality Control Metrics
Maintaining lot-to-lot consistency is paramount for B2B procurement and commercial formulation. Our lutein goes through rigorous qualitative and quantitative profiling to guarantee potency, purity, and safety.
Physical and Chemical Characteristics
- Appearance: Yellow-red fine powder (Visual)
- Odor & Taste: Characteristic botanical profile (Organoleptic)
- Particle Size: 100% passing through an 80 Mesh screen
- Moisture Content: ≤ 3.0% (Mettler Toledo HB43-S)
Heavy Metal Limitations (Atomic Absorption)
- Total Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm
- Lead (Pb): ≤ 3 ppm
- Arsenic (As): ≤ 2 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 1 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.1 ppm
Microbiological Purity
- Total Plate Count: ≤ 10,000 CFU/g (AOAC/Petrifilm)
- Yeast & Mold: ≤ 1,000 CFU/g (AOAC/Petrifilm)
- Salmonella: Negative in 10g (AOAC/Neogen Elisa)
- E. Coli: Negative in 1g (AOAC/Petrifilm)
Pharmacological Functions and Physiological Benefits
As the human body cannot synthesize functional lutein internally, oral supplementation is strictly necessary. Lutein naturally accumulates within the macula lutea of the human retina, acting as an internal biological shield.
- Advanced Ocular Defense: By serving as a primary structural element of the macular pigment, lutein actively absorbs and acts as an optical filter against high-energy, phototoxic blue light. This mechanism helps shield retinal tissue from light-induced oxidative stress, mitigating the progression of age-related visual degradation, including macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract formation.
- Systemic Antioxidant Action: Functioning as a high-capacity free radical scavenger, 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS). This profound antioxidant activity prevents cellular lipid peroxidation, protecting human tissues and cellular DNA from chronic oxidative damage.
- Cardiovascular Support: Emerging phytochemical research links enhanced lutein levels with cardioprotective attributes. Its ability to inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) may facilitate the reduction of circulating cholesterol concentrations, consequently lowering the statistical risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and strokes.
Industry Applications and Formulation Compatibility
The exceptional stability and bioactivity of our lutein extracts make them a versatile raw material across multiple B2B manufacturing sectors:
Dietetic & Nutraceutical Formulations
Widely utilized in the creation of premium eye-health supplements, multivitamin blends, and geriatric nutrition complexes. Depending on the delivery method, manufacturers utilize our Lutein Oil for softgels, while choosing free-flowing Beadlets for directly compressible tablets, guarding against oxidation and degradation during shelf life.
Functional Food & Beverage Industry
Leveraged dual-purposely as a physiological functional ingredient and a highly safe, naturally derived yellow-orange colorant. Our Water-Soluble Lutein seamlessly incorporates into nutritional shakes, fortified dairy products, sports beverages, and baked goods, restoring product luster while avoiding synthetic dyes.
Nutricosmetics & Personal Care
Due to its capacity to attenuate UV-induced oxidative stress, lutein is increasingly utilized in advanced skincare and anti-aging cosmetics. Formulators integrate this extract into topical serums and skin-defense creams intended to minimize lipofuscin (age pigment) accumulation and enhance skin elasticity.
Supply Chain Security and Regulatory Declarations
At Plant Extract Supply, we understand that brand reputation relies on transparent supply chains. Our 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder complies with stringent international safety and dietary guidelines.
- Non-GMO Declaration: Manufactured completely free of genetically modified organisms or GMO botanical material.
- Purity & By-Product Assurance: Processed without incorporating volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates, parabens, or unapproved residual solvents.
- Allergen-Free Guarantee: Strictly absent of common food allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, seeds (mustard, sesame), wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, kamut, gluten, soybeans, dairy, lactose, eggs, fish, shellfish, celery, lupin, and added sulphites (> 10 ppm).
- Dietary Certifications: Officially authenticated under both Kosher and Vegan manufacturing standards.
- Ethical & Safety Standards: Confirmed 100% Cruelty-Free (no animal testing) and entirely free of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE).
Packaging, Storage, and Procurement
To maximize the shelf life and preserve the delicate conjugated double bonds of the lutein molecule, we recommend storing the raw material in tightly closed original packaging. Storage environments should be cool, thoroughly dry, and strictly protected from direct light exposure and excessive heat.
As an integrated botanical manufacturer and global export partner, Plant Extract Supply guarantees scalable production yields to support steady, uninterrupted supply lines for international distributors, contract manufacturers (CMOs), and health brands.
For commercial inquiries, current bulk pricing, detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA), or formulation support regarding our 100% Natural Organic Lutein powder, please contact our dedicated account management team at: [email protected]
