Zeaxanthin
CAS No.: 144-68-3
Chemical formula: C40H56O2
Appearance: Orange yellow to orange red powder
Source: Marigold flower
Specification: Zeaxanthin powder: HPLC 5% -60%
Product Introduction
Zeaxanthin (3,3'-dihydroxy-β-carotene) is also known as Zeaxanthin. Its molecular formula is C40H56O2 and molecular weight is 568.85. It belongs to isoprenoids and is an oxygenated carotenoid (xanthophyll).
Zeaxanthin is an isomer of lutein. Zeaxanthin is a new type of oil-soluble natural pigment that is widely present in green leafy vegetables, flowers, fruits, wolfberries and yellow corn. In nature, it often coexists with lutein, β-carotene, cryptoxanthin and other carotenoids to form a mixture of carotenoids.
The main characteristics of Zeaxanthin:
In the food industry, Zeaxanthin as a natural food pigment is gradually replacing synthetic pigments such as Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. Foods developed with
Zeaxanthin as the main functional ingredient will have broad market prospects.
Main application areas: gummies, premixes, infant formula, capsules, tablets, etc.
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