Marigold lutein from Tagetes erecta — bright golden yellow powder in an amber glass bottle

Series: Botanical

Marigold Lutein from Tagetes erecta — EarthHue Lute-Mari 121

Lutein (Marigold)Powder 5%

Overview

Lutein extracted from marigold petals, standardised into a powder with a sunflower oil carrier. This is the long-established botanical reference grade for eye-health and antioxidant nutraceutical formulations, and the one most published lutein clinical work is built on. We supply it alongside our fermentation lutein so buyers can colour-match and assay-compare the two routes in their own matrix before choosing.

Specifications

Active contentLutein ≥5.0% (HPLC/UV-Vis, free form)
SourceMarigold petals (Tagetes erecta)
Production routeSolvent extraction — not fermentation
Product formPowder with sunflower oil carrier
ColourYellow to yellow-orange
CarrierSunflower oil + maltodextrin
SolubilityOil-dispersible
E-numberE 161b
CAS127-39-3
Typical use level0.05–0.3% (colour) / 6–20 mg/day (supplement)
StorageBelow 25 °C, protected from light
Shelf life24 months unopened
Minimum order1 kg

Applications

Nutraceutical & SupplementEye HealthFood & Beverage Colour
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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose marigold lutein or fermentation lutein?
Choose marigold when your claim or your customer specification names the botanical source, or when you need to stay with the grade referenced in the published literature. Choose the fermentation grade when you want a tighter assay, a cleaner colour, supply that does not follow a crop, or a lower cost per kilogram of active. We supply both and will colour-match them for you.
Is marigold lutein non-GMO and allergen-free?
Yes. The marigold petals are sourced from a controlled supply chain, and the finished product is free of the major allergens. Source, allergen and GMO statements are issued with the shipment for your technical file.
Can you supply a side-by-side assay and colour comparison?
Yes. Send us the two grades you want compared and we will supply 100 g samples of each with the relevant certificates of analysis, so you can compare assay, hue and dispersion in your own formulation before you decide.

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