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LUTEIN FROM TAGETES ERECTA
See: ZEAXANTHIN (SYNTHETIC)
Chemical names: beta,epsilon-CAROTENE-3,3'-DIOL; ALL-trans-LUTEIN; 4?,5?-DIDEHYDRO-5?,6?-DIHYDRO-beta,beta-CAROTENE-3,3?-DIOL (LUTEIN)
Synonyms: VEGETABLE LUTEIN; VEGETABLE LUTEOL; BO-XAN (LUTEIN)
Functional class: COLOUR; NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: 0-2 mg/kg bw
Comments: Group ADI for lutein from Tagetes erecta and synthetic zeaxanthin
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/23
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/35
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/49
 
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