Lutein

Food Additive for Food Industry

Lutein 5% DC

Applications of Lutein 5% DC


Dietary supplements:
  • direct compression of multivitamin mineral tablets
  • suitable for single entities and sugar- or film-coated tablets
  • hard-shell capsules

Regulations

Lutein is approved for use as a food colorant and as a nutritional ingredient in most countries.

Stability

The product is stabilized with tocopherol (E307), sodium ascorbate (E301), and ascorbyl palmitate. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the product is stable for at least 36 months.

Physiological importance

Lutein is a powerful antioxidant and helps to prevent oxidative stress. Lutein does not have provitamin A activity.

Lutein is the major carotenoid found in the human eye and plays an important role in eye health.

Properties

  • forms dark-orange crystals
  • very sensitive to oxidation and degradation by light or heat
  • lipophilic molecule and generally insoluble in water
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