Lutein Powder
Marigold Flower Extract Lutein Powder Supplier
Kintainutri® selects marigolds flower of different colors and can extract lutein powder with a content of 5% to 80%, possessing mature technology and production experience in this field.
Lutein, also known as "plant lutein," is an oxygen-containing carotenoid that is widely found in natural plants such as marigolds, bananas, kiwis, and corn. Lutein has color-enhancing, nutritional, and health-care functions. It can fight oxidation, scavenge free radicals, and prevent and treat diseases such as vision loss and blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. It is widely used in medicine, food, health products, and animal feed.
Our marigold extract lutein is commonly available in the following specifications:
Marigold Extract Powder Raw Material Advantages
High Content: Marigold petals are naturally rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, making them an excellent source for the industrial extraction of these two carotenoids.
Good Stability: The lutein esters and zeaxanthin esters extracted from marigolds have strong antioxidant properties and are not easily degraded during processing and storage, resulting in stable finished product quality.
Natural and Safe: Derived from natural plants, they meet the requirements of the food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries for green and safe additives, and have a wide range of applications.
Marigold Extract Powder Specification
| Item | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | Lutein≥20.0% | HPLC |
| Loss on drying | ≤1.2% | GB 5009.3 |
| Appearance | Yellow Powder | Visual |
| Chloride | ≤0.053% | GB 5009.44 |
| Sulphate | ≤0.011% | GB 5009.42 |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm | AAS |
| Cd | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.268 |
| As | ≤1ppm | GB 5009.268 |
| Pb | ≤0.5ppm | GB 5009.268 |
| Hg | ≤0.3ppm | GB 5009.268 |
| Total plate count, cfu/g | ≤1000cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Yeast & Mold, cfu/g | ≤100cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
| Salmonella | Negative | GB 4789.4 |
| E.coli | Negative | GB 4789.38 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | GB 4789.10 |
| Conclusion | Confirm to Specification and Standards. |
What is Lutein Powder Good For?
Lutein Powder For Eyes
As a highly bioavailable precursor of thiamine, luetin exhibits a variety of benefits in neuroprotection. Animal models have shown that it can prevent brain damage and improve cognitive function. In clinical studies, patients with mild Alzheimer's disease showed improved cognitive function after taking benfotiamine, and no significant adverse reactions were observed.
In addition, it achieves comprehensive neuroprotection by inhibiting GSK3β activity, activating the PI3K/AKT pathway, reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory response, and promoting neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity.
In summary, marigold extract flower powder has outstanding application value in the field of brain health, such as neurodegenerative diseases and stress-related mood disorders, making it a preferred core raw material for developing high-end neurohealth products.

source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33074237/.
What is Lutein Powder Used For?
According to our investigation, marigold extract powder is widely available in the United States, Japan, Europe, and other parts of the world, and is used in supplement forms such as marigold extract capsules and granules. It is commonly used for blood sugar management, neurological health support, and control of diabetic complications.
Kintainutri® Lutein Powder Advantages
As a manufactuer with over 10 years of experience in the R&D and production of marigold extracts in china, Kintainutri® possesses a comprehensive quality system and large-scale production capabilities.
We can stably supply lutin powder raw materials that meet international standards. Our Tagetes Erecta Extract has a purity of over 80%, stable properties, and excellent bioavailability, making it a high-quality raw material choice for your supplement development.
Meanwhile, we strictly control production quality throughout the entire process and provide you with product COA, Specification, and MSDS documents. For inquiries about Tagetes Erecta Extract powder, please contact us via email at: natural@kintaibio.com.
*Kintainutri® Promise All Products: Non-Irradiated / Non-ETO/ Treat by Heat Only / Non-GMO
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