Lutein Powder

Reliable Lutein Powder Supplier for Global Markets

Greenherb offers Lutein Powder derived from the marigold flower (Tagetes erecta), a natural carotenoid known for supporting eye health. The powder is produced by solvent extraction of marigold oleoresin, followed by saponification and crystallization to obtain free lutein, then microencapsulated and spray-dried into a free-flowing powder. It is widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and infant formula.

Designed for export markets, Greenherb supports both trial orders and long-term bulk supply with stable specifications.

Why Choose Greenherb Lutein Powder?

• Marigold Source from Controlled Farms – Greenherb sources marigold flowers from certified farms, meeting customs and regulatory testing requirements for import.

• Standardized Free Lutein Content – Provides lutein powder with guaranteed free lutein content (typically 5% or 10%), third-party tested for potency and purity.

• Gentle Saponification & Microencapsulation – Converts lutein esters to free lutein for better bioavailability; starch or gum arabic encapsulation protects against oxidation.

• Batch-to-Batch Consistency – Each lot is third-party tested for lutein content, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbiological limits to meet destination country food supplement standards.

• Easy to Formulate – Fine powder with good dispersion in oil or water (depending on encapsulation); suitable for softgels, tablets, gummies, and dry blends.

• Export-Oriented Manufacturing – Produced under GMP with full documentation for customs clearance and regulatory inspection.

• Complete Technical Support – COA, lutein assay, stability data, and allergen declaration supplied.

Certificate of Analysis

Product Introduction

Lutein is a yellow-orange carotenoid that accumulates in the macula of the human retina, where it helps filter blue light and protect against oxidative stress. Greenherb’s lutein powder is produced from marigold oleoresin via saponification to remove fatty acid esters, yielding free lutein with higher bioavailability. The powder is then microencapsulated to improve stability against light, heat, and oxygen.

Unlike crude marigold extract, the standardized lutein powder provides precise dosing for vision health products, from daily maintenance formulas to high-potency ocular supplements.

Key Characteristics:

• Botanical Source: Tagetes erecta (marigold flower)

• Active Marker: Free lutein (all-trans and cis isomers)

• Processing: Extraction → saponification → crystallization → microencapsulation → drying

• Appearance: Orange-yellow to orange-red fine powder

• Solubility: Dispersible in water (with encapsulation) or oil-based carriers

Production Process

Greenherb produces Lutein Powder through a validated process:

1. Harvesting of mature marigold flowers

2. Drying and milling of petals

3. Solvent extraction (hexane or supercritical CO₂) to obtain oleoresin

4. Saponification with alkali to hydrolyze lutein esters to free lutein

5. Crystallization and filtration to isolate free lutein crystals

6. Microencapsulation with starch, gum arabic, or gelatin

7. Spray drying to obtain free-flowing powder

8. Standardization to target lutein percentage

9. Final blending, sieving, and packaging

Functional Properties & Benefits

Lutein Powder is known for its protective roles in human health:

• Macular Health – Increases macular pigment optical density (MPOD), reducing risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

• Blue Light Filtration – Absorbs harmful blue light from screens and sunlight, protecting photoreceptors

• Antioxidant Activity – Quenches singlet oxygen and scavenges free radicals in retinal tissues

• Cognitive Support – Emerging evidence links lutein status with brain health and processing speed

• Skin Health – May reduce oxidative damage from UV exposure when taken orally

Applications

Lutein Powder is suitable for use in:

Eye Health Supplements

• Softgels and capsules (alone or with zeaxanthin, bilberry, astaxanthin)

• Gummies and chewable tablets for children and adults

• Multivitamin formulations with lutein

Functional Foods & Beverages

• Fortified juices and smoothies

• Nutritional bars and protein shakes

• Infant formula (lutein is naturally present in breast milk)

Cosmetics

• Oral beauty supplements for skin protection

Pet Nutrition

• Vision support formulas for senior dogs and cats

Contact Greenherb for Lutein Powder Supply

Greenherb supplies lutein powder with third-party tested free lutein content and full documentation meeting customs and regulatory inspection requirements. We offer flexible quantities from sample packs to full container loads. Standard 5% and 10% free lutein powder, as well as customized beadlets, are available.

If the product or specification you need is not listed on our website, please contact our customer service directly.

Greenherb – a trusted supplier of natural carotenoids and functional ingredients for international markets.