Catalog Number: DS-LP-011
Specification: 5%, 10%, 20% (Customizable)
Appearance: Yellow Orange Fine Powder
Carrier: High-Purity Sunflower Phospholipids
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Product Overview
Liposomal Lutein is an advanced lutein delivery ingredient developed using phospholipid-based liposomal encapsulation technology. By surrounding lutein molecules with nano-scale phospholipid vesicles, this formulation significantly improves water dispersibility, stability, and gastrointestinal compatibility compared with conventional lutein powders. The biomimetic phospholipid structure helps protect lutein during digestion and enhances nutrient transport efficiency, supporting improved absorption and targeted nutritional delivery.
Derived from natural marigold extract, this ingredient combines highly purified lutein or lutein esters with non-GMO sunflower phospholipids to create a free-flowing powder suitable for a wide range of nutritional formulations. The nano-sized liposomal system offers enhanced dispersibility in aqueous systems, making it especially suitable for modern eye health supplements, functional beverages, gummies, sachets, and clinical nutrition applications.
Main Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Appearance | Yellow Orange Fine Powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Mesh Size | 100% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Density | 0.5–0.7 g/ml |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | < 1000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | < 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Technical Advantages
- Liposomal Delivery System
The phospholipid bilayer structure forms protective nano-vesicles around lutein molecules, helping maintain ingredient stability and reducing degradation during processing and digestion. This delivery technology also improves compatibility with aqueous formulations.
- Enhanced Bioavailability Potential
Traditional lutein ingredients often exhibit limited absorption due to poor water solubility. Liposomal encapsulation improves dispersion and facilitates more efficient nutrient transport, making it suitable for advanced nutritional formulations focused on eye health support.
- High Stability Processing
The manufacturing process incorporates controlled low-temperature technologies designed to preserve the integrity of sensitive carotenoid compounds while maintaining particle consistency and product quality.
Manufacturing Process
1. Purified Lutein Extraction: High-purity lutein is obtained from marigold sources using advanced extraction technologies designed to minimize solvent residues and preserve active compounds.
2. Lipid Film Formation: Phospholipids and active ingredients are uniformly dispersed to create a stable lipid film structure.
3. Nano-Encapsulation: High-pressure homogenization and ultrasonic processing reduce particle size to the nano range, forming highly uniform liposomal vesicles.
4. Low-Temperature Drying: Freeze-drying or low-temperature spray drying techniques help maintain ingredient stability and preserve the structural integrity of the liposomal system.
Applications
- Eye Health Supplements: Suitable for capsules, tablets, powders, stick packs, and softgels designed for visual wellness and daily eye nutrition support.
- Functional Beverages: Ideal for ready-to-mix drinks, nutritional beverages, meal replacement products, and wellness formulations requiring improved dispersibility.
- Children's Nutrition Products: Applicable to gummies, jellies, syrups, and liquid supplements formulated for convenient consumption and improved taste experience.
- Clinical and Specialized Nutrition: Can be integrated into advanced nutritional formulations requiring highly dispersible carotenoid ingredients with optimized delivery performance.
Why Choose Alfa Chemistry?
- Comprehensive expertise in advanced liposomal nutrient delivery systems
- Flexible specification and formulation customization
- Strict quality control and traceability management
- Reliable global supply capabilities
- Technical support for formulation and application development
Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.
