Product Description

Zeaxanthin Beadlet 5% TAB-S consists of yellow to brownish-yellow free-flowing beadlets, with few white spots of food starch. The microencapsulated beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual particles containing zeaxanthin are finely dispersed in the matrix of modified food starch and sucrose, coated with corn starch. DL-alpha-tocopherol and sodium ascorbate are added as antioxidants.

Product Identification

Synonym (3R, 3’R)-beta, beta-Carotene-3, 3’-diol

CAS No. 144-68-3

EINECS No. 205-636-4

INCI name Zeaxanthin

Chemical Formula: C40H56O2  

Molecular Weight: 568.88

Storage and Stability

The product may be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.

It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.

Uses

Suitable for manufacturing tablets and hard-shell capsules, also as a coloring agent and a nutrient for food such as fast food, baking food, drink, jelly, confectionery and dairy products.

Safety

This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.

See Safety Data Sheet for full safety information.