What is the difference between lutein ester and lutein

The composition, absorption mode, application and source of lutein ester and lutein are different. The details are as follows:

1. The composition of the material is different.

Lutein ester is an important ester of carotenoid fatty acids. Lutein is plant lutein, orange powder, suspension or liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in hexane and other organic solvents,

2. Various absorption methods.

Lutein esters must be digested by the human body into lutein before they can be absorbed. Lutein is mainly found in vegetables. The more dark green vegetables, the higher the lutein content, and the human body can absorb it directly.

3. Application area and source are different.

Lutein ester itself is a food coloring. Lutein essential oil is found in spinach, lettuce, green cauliflower, cabbage, celery, okra, egg yolk, carrots, corn, pumpkin, papaya, melon, pomegranate, orange, orange, peach, etc. Zeaxanthin comes from corn, egg yolk , orange, papaya, yellow pepper, wolfberry, etc.

Lutein itself is a kind of antioxidant, such as cabbage, green cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, green lettuce etc. which are rich in lutein and egg yolk is also a good supplier of lutein.