Zeaxanthin is widely found in fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as one of the carotenoids, it has the effects of preventing AMD, cataracts, and cardiovascular diseases. Although the development of health products using zeaxanthin as the main functional component is not mature enough, zeaxanthin powder is rich in natural sources, and the development and utilization of zeaxanthin have broad prospects. At present, the source of extraction of zeaxanthin in mass production is the marigold flower, it's also extracted Lutein from the Marigold flower, which has mature technology and rich experience.
What foods are high in zeaxanthin? Here is a comparison of the content of Zeaxanthin & Lutein in the nature
Zeaxanthin benefits
Zeaxanthin is used as a natural pigment in the feed industry. Corn gluten is an ideal source of zeaxanthin, which can be used directly in feed without separation, which helps the "coloring" of chickens and egg yolks. In addition to the good coloring effect of zeaxanthin, as a carotenoid, zeaxanthin has the effects of antioxidants, prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. In September 2016, the US FDA approved marigold extracts that there is no objection to the GRAS certification application of zeaxanthin, confirming the safety of zeaxanthin in the wide application of functional foods and beverages.
Zeaxanthin has diversified applications in the food industry. In addition to coloring agents, its antioxidant effect is also recognized. Zeaxanthin can delay the oxidative loss of lipids and vitamins in foods and reduce the use of other chemical antioxidants. Adding to fruit juice drinks can improve color and quality.
In addition, zeaxanthin powder has broad space in the development of healthy food. Marigold extract contains lutein, lutein esters, zeaxanthin and other highly eye-protecting ingredients. With the deteriorating eye environment of modern people, eye protection products are popular in the market. Kingsci Bio's zeaxanthin is extracted from marigold flowers, the hot sale specifications are 5%, 10% and higher content. If you are looking for these products, pls feel free to contact us!
