Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, wolfberries, and many other plants and microbes their characteristic color. Xanthophylls such as zeaxanthin are found in highest quantity in the leaves of most green plants, where they act to modulate light energy and perhaps serve as a non-photochemical quenching agent to deal with triplet chlorophyll (an excited form of chlorophyll) which is overproduced at high light levels during photosynthesis. Animals derive zeaxanthin from a plant diet. Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye.  As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye with E number E161h.

Product Name	Marigold Extract	Latin Name	Tagetes Erecta
Part of used	Flower	Active ingredient	Lutein
Specs Available	5%-90%	Supplier	Xi'an Guanjie
Appearance	Orange yellow powder or oil	CAS NO.	127-40-2
Molecular Weight	568.88	Molecular Formula	C40H56O2
Main Function	1. Natural lutein 10%,marigold lutein,lutein zeaxanthin will support the eye health;
	2. Natural lutein 10%,marigold lutein,lutein zeaxanthin have the usage of anti-tumor;
	3. Natural lutein 10%,marigold lutein,lutein zeaxanthin helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels;
	4. Natural lutein 10%,marigold lutein,lutein zeaxanthin will help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
Application	1.Applied in food field,lutein is mainly used as a natural colorant or pigment;
	2.Applied in cosmetics,lutein will provide supplemental antioxidant capacity to the skin.
Shelf life	2 years	Package	25kg/fiber drum
Storage	Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light.

1. Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.
2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce     incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.    
3.Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.
4.Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.