Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin, CAS NO. is: 144-68-3, is a natural pigment that functions as a visual protectant in the human body, improving the quality of the eye system and delaying eye aging. Zeaxanthin is abundantly found in plant tissues such as green vegetables, corn seeds, wolfberry and sour berry fruits. At present, the most common extraction sources are corn, marigold, citrus peel, etc., and the specifications are mostly Marigold Extract 5% 10% 20%.

Applications:

Food grade: Zeaxanthin is used as a colorant and preservative in margarine, butter, baked goods, beverages, soups, cans, jams, preserved fruits, meat and egg products, etc. . Zeaxanthin powder also has the function of protecting eyes, preventing cataracts and cardiovascular diseases, and is widely used in health products.

Pharmaceutical grade: A large number of studies have shown that zeaxanthin has health effects such as antioxidant, preventing macular degeneration, treating cataracts, preventing cardiovascular diseases, enhancing immunity, slowing down atherosclerosis, etc. Currently, research on zeaxanthin in the pharmaceutical field is also expanding.

Feed grade: Zeaxanthin has excellent coloring ability. In the poultry industry, zeaxanthin is used as a feed additive to effectively improve the nutritional status of animals, the color of poultry meat and skin, improve egg color and nutrition and increasing its nutritional value.

Others: Zeaxanthin is used to color fabrics, wool, packaging and other manufactured goods. Zeaxanthin can also be used as a coloring agent in cosmetics, it has antioxidant properties that can protect the skin.

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