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Product Name: Natural Lutein & Zeaxanthin (100% Pure Marigold Flower Extract)
Document Date: 21 July 2026
Department: Marketing & Raw Material R&D, KEEP
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Item |
Standard Details |
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Full Ingredient Name |
Natural Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Marigold Flower Extract (Tagetes Erecta) |
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CAS No. Lutein |
127-40-2 |
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CAS No. Zeaxanthin |
144-68-3 |
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Core Active Marker |
Free Lutein, Lutein Ester, Zeaxanthin; all naturally co-existing inside marigold flower matrix |
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Core Natural Source |
100% Pure Marigold Flower Only, no other plant adulteration, zero synthetic lutein/zeaxanthin added. Adopt supercritical CO₂ optional low-residue extraction process, fully meet EU Novel Food, US GRAS, clean label standards |
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Complete Mass-Producible Forms |
Crystalline Powder, Microcapsule Granules, Oil Suspension, CWS Microcapsule Powder, Ester Powder, Ester Microcapsule, Ester Oil Suspension; independent single Zeaxanthin series full range |
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Customizable R&D Grades |
Micronized ultra-fine powder, taste-neutralized granules, double-layer anti-light stabilized microcapsules, cold water soluble low-turbidity grade, OEM Custom Sustained Released Micropellets, eye health compound premix blended with Bilberry/Astaxanthin |
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Physical Property |
Orange-red crystalline powder or uniform oily liquid, mild natural marigold floral scent, fat-soluble base, sensitive to light & high temperature, prone to fading and activity loss without encapsulation protection |
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Core Physiological Mechanism |
Natural retinal macular carotenoids; selectively accumulate in human macula, block harmful blue light, clear retinal oxidative free radicals, relieve eye fatigue, maintain long-term visual and macular health |
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Comparison Item |
100% Marigold Flower Derived Lutein/Zeaxanthin |
Chemical Synthetic Lutein/Zeaxanthin |
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Raw Source |
Fresh marigold flower physical extraction, complete natural carotenoid co-active system |
Single industrial synthetic monomer, no natural plant auxiliary ingredients |
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Stereoisomer Activity |
Natural 3R,3’R structure matching human retinal absorption, lutein + zeaxanthin natural synergy |
Artificial racemic mixture, low macular deposition efficiency |
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Clean Label Eligibility |
Can mark natural/marigold plant extract, suitable for organic & non-GMO brand lines |
Cannot be labeled as natural botanical raw material, limited high-end use |
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Safety Profile |
Edible flower source, low solvent residual, suitable for long-term daily oral supplementation |
Chemical synthesis residual risk, strict oral dosage limits |
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Industry Position |
Premium mainstream raw material for global eye health clean-label supplements |
Low-cost industrial colorant & feed raw material |
Natural marigold flower extract lutein & zeaxanthin is the core mature carotenoid raw material in the global eye health nutritional market. With the expansion of student, office worker and elderly eye care demand, the market maintains stable growth.
The industry is split into synthetic low-cost raw materials and premium natural marigold extract series. Our factory owns complete marigold planting & extraction chain, covers full powder/liquid/microcapsule forms with obvious price and quality comprehensive advantages.
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Product Name |
Specification |
Core Feature |
Package |
Shelf Life |
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Lutein Crystal Powder |
UV 80%, HPLC 5% / 10% / 20% / 80% |
Ultra-fine ground marigold crystal raw material, free lutein high purity |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Lutein Microcapsule Granules |
5% / 10% / 20% |
Microencapsulation improves light stability, gelatin-free & non-GMO |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Lutein Oil Suspension |
5%~20% (20% mainstream for softgel) |
Nano crystal dispersed in vegetable oil (sunflower/safflower/corn oil optional), good dispersibility |
10kg medicinal aluminum can, 20kg plastic barrel |
18 months |
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Lutein CWS Microcapsule Powder (Cold Water Soluble) |
1% / 5% / 10% |
Instantly disperse in cold water, form transparent liquid for functional drinks |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Lutein Ester Powder |
5% / 10% / 20% / 55.8% / 60% |
Active: Lutein dipalmitate + natural zeaxanthin ester; superior natural storage stability |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Lutein Ester Microcapsule Beadlets |
5% / 10% / 20% |
Encapsulated ester form, stable for tablet & gummy production |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Lutein Ester Oil Suspension |
5%~20% |
Nano ester dispersed in oil carrier, ideal softgel filling raw material |
10kg medicinal aluminum can, 20kg plastic barrel |
18 months |
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Lutein Ester CWS Microcapsule Powder |
1% / 5% / 10% |
Water-dispersible ester microbeadlets, suitable for solid drinks |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Product Name |
Specification |
Core Feature |
Package |
Shelf Life |
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Zeaxanthin Crystal Powder |
5% / 10% / 20% / 60% |
Ultra-fine grinding marigold zeaxanthin crystal |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Zeaxanthin Microcapsule Granules |
5% / 10% / 20% |
Light-resistant microencapsulation, gelatin-free |
1kg aluminum foil bag, 25kg fiber drum |
24 months |
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Zeaxanthin Oil Suspension |
5%~20% (20% mainstream softgel grade) |
Nano zeaxanthin dispersed in edible vegetable oil |
10kg medicinal aluminum can, 20kg plastic barrel |
18 months |
We support mixed compound lutein+zeaxanthin customized premix; all forms match softgels, tablets, gummies, solid sticks, oral liquid finished products. Global shipping terms available: FOB / CIF / CFR / DDP & fast small-batch express delivery.
All products certified ISO22000, KOSHER, HALAL.
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Official Verified Data |
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Global Natural Marigold Lutein Market Size |
USD 412 Million (2025); Forecast USD 768 Million (2033) |
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CAGR (2025–2033 Forecast) |
7.86% (High-growth eye health functional ingredient track) |
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Core Consumption Regions |
North America, Western Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia eye nutrition market |
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Fast-Growing Segments |
Pure marigold source series, water-soluble beverage microcapsules, sustained-release micropellets, lutein+zeaxanthin compound formulas |
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Industry Feature |
Natural marigold extract accounts for over 90% high-end eye supplement market share |
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Data Source |
Global Carotenoid Functional Ingredient Industry Report 2026 |
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Metric |
Rating & Detailed Explanation |
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Market Maturity Level |
★★★★★ Mature Fast-Upgrading TrackLong-term clinical & commercial verification, wide consumer cognition; basic oil/powder raw materials face severe price competition, while water-soluble, anti-light microcapsule and sustained-release customized grades own high premium space |
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Dimension |
Detailed Status |
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Competition Intensity |
Homogenized price war for conventional lutein oil/powder; low competition for multi-form modified & sustained-release customized products |
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Supply Pattern |
Most suppliers only carry simple powder/oil; few manufacturers complete full product line covering crystal, microcapsule, CWS, ester, zeaxanthin independent series + sustained-release OEM |
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Global Benchmark Brands |
Now Foods, Solgar, Thorne, Jarrow, Nature Made |
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Mainstream Upgrade Directions |
High-purity crystal enrichment, anti-light microencapsulation, cold water solubility, taste optimization, sustained-release micropellet OEM, compound eye premix customization |
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Representative Brands |
Core Products |
Market Positioning |
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Now Foods |
Lutein + Zeaxanthin Softgels |
Mass entry-level daily eye care |
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Solgar |
High-Purity Lutein Complex Tablets |
Mid-to-high end macular aging maintenance |
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Thorne Research |
Absorption Optimized Lutein Supplement |
Professional medical-grade eye nutrition |
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Jarrow Formulas |
Lutein + Bilberry Compound Capsules |
Student screen fatigue formula |
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Nature Made |
Fruit Flavor Lutein Chewables |
Popular portable eye tablet |
Key Note: All raw materials extracted purely from marigold flower, no synthetic addition. Full series crystal/oil/microcapsule mass production stable; all modified, high-absorption and OEM sustained-release micropellets support customized trial production. Our factory full-form coverage brings obvious cost & quality advantages.
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Upgrade Category |
Specification & Product Forms |
Core Technology Features |
Matching Finished Dosages |
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Standard Mass-Production Base Series |
Lutein crystal powder / ester powder / oil suspension Zeaxanthin powder / oil suspension |
Full-spectrum natural lutein+zeaxanthin matrix, stable batch purity |
Softgels, ordinary hard capsules, bulk compound powder |
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Microcapsule Stabilized Series |
Lutein / Ester / Zeaxanthin microcapsule granules |
Double-layer anti-light encapsulation, non-GMO, gelatin-free |
Chewable tablets, gummies, dry blend premix |
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Cold Water Soluble CWS Grade |
Lutein & ester CWS microcapsule powder |
Instant cold water dispersion, low turbidity |
Functional eye drinks, oral liquid shots, instant sticks |
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Physical Custom Modification |
Micronized powder, low-dust DC granules, taste-masked particles |
Optimize fluidity & eliminate floral bitterness |
High-speed tableting, sublingual tablets |
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High Bioavailability Custom |
1. Lutein phospholipid phytosome2. OEM Custom Sustained Released Micropellets |
1. Reduce gastric degradation, improve retinal absorption2. Slow intestinal release for 24h steady eye protection |
Premium long-acting sustained capsules, high-end eye sachets |
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Natural Compound Premix |
Lutein+Zeaxanthin / +Bilberry / +Astaxanthin / +DHA full-natural blend |
Multi-carotenoid herbal synergy |
Brand exclusive proprietary eye care formulas |
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Application Track |
Matching Finished Forms |
Target Consumer Groups |
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Screen Fatigue Daily Care |
Lutein compound capsules, fruit chewables, portable sticks |
Office workers, primary & secondary students, mobile heavy users |
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Elderly Macular Aging |
High-purity lutein sustained-release tablets, zeaxanthin compound softgels |
Middle-aged & elderly with blurred vision, macular density decline |
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Comprehensive Eye Nutrition |
Multi-active eye powder, daily anti-blue light supplements |
General sub-health eye dryness & soreness crowds |
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Oral Anti-Photoaging Beauty |
Lutein antioxidant beauty tablets |
Female users suffering screen-induced dull skin |
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Convenient Functional Drinks |
CWS water-soluble instant powder, eye oral liquid |
Young groups prefer easy daily nutrition |
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Development Trend |
New Product Direction |
Industry Logic |
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Natural Source Standardization |
Marigold single-origin raw material becomes high-end brand mandatory standard |
Synthetic raw materials gradually exit premium supplement market |
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Water-Soluble Beverage Grade Popularization |
CWS microcapsule as mainstream raw material for eye functional drinks |
Young portable nutrition track expands rapidly |
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Long-Acting Sustained Products Upgrading |
OEM sustained-release micropellets become premium product core selling point |
Consumers demand once-a-day long-lasting eye care effect |
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Crowd Segmented Customization |
Student light-dose formula, elderly high-purity lutein series |
Market shifts from universal raw material to precise crowd matching |
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All-Natural Premix One-Stop Service |
Ready-mixed lutein+zeaxanthin compound blends |
Shorten brand R&D cycle, accelerate new product launch |
Natural marigold flower derived lutein & zeaxanthin remains the irreplaceable core carotenoid raw material for global eye health nutrition, with a sustained 7.86% annual compound growth rate. Traditional single oil or powder lutein has obvious limitations such as easy fading, oil insolubility and short efficacy duration.
Our factory covers full industrial forms including crystal, ester, oil suspension, microcapsule, cold water soluble powder and independent zeaxanthin series, plus customizable phytosome absorption technology and exclusive OEM sustained-release micropellets, fully solving various industrial production pain points.
As a manufacturer specializing in 100% marigold flower extract raw materials, we provide a complete range of standardized lutein & zeaxanthin products, and support personalized modification, water-soluble upgrading, sustained-release micro-pellet OEM and natural compound premix development.
Relying on self-owned marigold planting and full-set extraction & post-processing production lines, our products have prominent advantages in raw material stability, full-form coverage and overall cost performance, providing systematic natural raw material technical solutions for global clean-label anti-blue light, macular protection and all-age eye health finished product iteration.
