Lutein Supplier in Malaysia
Lutein supplier for food, nutraceutical, feed and formulation buyers in Malaysia. Lutein is a yellow to orange xanthophyll carotenoid offered as crystalline free lutein or in a defined carrier matrix. Commercial choices include encapsulated powders or beadlets, oil dispersions and feed preparations.
Source and active profile need to be read together. Plant-derived lutein may begin with a botanical source material, but the quoted ingredient should define the free-lutein profile, concentration and residual related carotenoids rather than relying on the source name alone. A crude botanical extract is not treated as equivalent to purified lutein.
Dry food mixes, tablets, capsules and premixes usually need a powder or beadlet with a declared encapsulating matrix, while softgel and lipid-phase work may call for an oil dispersion. Feed formulators select a preparation by active profile, carrier and process stability. Crystalline concentrate also supports controlled dilution, analytical preparation and formulation trials.
This page covers free lutein rather than lutein esters, zeaxanthin, branded ingredients, multi-active blends or finished supplements. Send the required form, profile, source or matrix preference, quantity and delivery location with the enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- free lutein, food, nutraceutical, feed, laboratory
- Appearance
- yellow to orange crystals, powder, beadlets or oil dispersion depending on the matrix
Lutein grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystalline free lutein concentrate | yellow to orange crystalline powder or concentrate | — | Premix manufacture, controlled dilution and formulation work where the buyer specifies free-lutein profile, assay basis, source and impurity limits before selecting a carrier system. | Pack format and light-protective presentation are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Food or nutraceutical grade lutein beadlets | encapsulated powder or beadlets in a declared carrier matrix | — | Dry beverage mixes, functional foods, capsules, tablets and sachets where flow, particle size, dispersibility and protection of the carotenoid during processing are important. | Pack format and the available matrix declaration are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Oil-dispersible free lutein | lutein dispersed or suspended in a declared carrier oil | — | Softgel, emulsion and other lipid-phase formulations that need an oil-compatible ingredient rather than a water-dispersible beadlet or dry crystalline concentrate. | Pack format and carrier-oil identity are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Feed grade free-lutein preparation | powder or granule in a declared feed-compatible matrix | — | Animal and aquaculture feed formulation where the buyer specifies the carotenoid profile, matrix, stability criteria and intended pigmentation application. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. | Pack format and applicable documentation are confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy Lutein from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Lutein
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Active profile | free, unesterified lutein; lutein esters are a separate product profile | — |
| Commercial form | crystalline concentrate, encapsulated powder or beadlets, oil dispersion, or feed preparation as quoted | — |
| Appearance | yellow to orange material, with texture and shade varying by concentration and matrix | — |
| Source declaration | botanical source and processing basis, or another stated source route, confirmed for the quoted grade | — |
| Matrix declaration | carrier oil, encapsulating material or feed carrier identified for formulated preparations | — |
| Common grade checks | lutein assay and profile, related carotenoids, moisture, particle size, dispersibility, residual processing impurities and microbiological limits according to the grade quoted | — |
Lutein applications
Safety and handling
Keep lutein preparations tightly sealed and protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Storage and handling should follow the conditions stated for the quoted matrix, particularly for oil dispersions and encapsulated forms.
Common questions about Lutein
Is free lutein the same as lutein esters?
No. Free lutein is the unesterified carotenoid, while lutein esters carry fatty-acid groups and have a different assay basis and formulation profile. This page is scoped to free lutein, so an ester requirement should be named separately.
Is lutein the same as zeaxanthin?
No. Lutein and zeaxanthin are related xanthophyll carotenoids but are distinct compounds. A combined carotenoid blend should state each active and its required profile rather than treating zeaxanthin as another name for lutein.
Which lutein form should I request?
Crystalline concentrate suits controlled dilution and analytical work, encapsulated powder or beadlets suit dry mixes and solid-dose manufacture, and an oil dispersion suits softgel or lipid-phase formulations. Feed preparations use a matrix chosen for the intended feed process.
Is a botanical extract automatically the same as lutein?
No. A source extract can contain lutein alongside other carotenoids, oils and plant components, while a lutein ingredient has a defined free-lutein profile and assay basis. State whether the enquiry is for purified free lutein or for a named extract product.
Does this page cover branded lutein or multi-active blends?
No brand is implied. Brand names, lutein plus zeaxanthin combinations, vitamin blends and finished supplements have their own composition and commercial identity. This page invites enquiries for lutein against a stated generic profile and matrix.
Which specification details should a lutein enquiry include?
Include free-lutein assay and basis, related-carotenoid limits, physical form, source requirement, carrier or encapsulating matrix, dispersibility, particle size and any microbiological or residual-impurity limits relevant to the application.
What packing and documents can be requested for lutein?
Pack formats and available document sets depend on the grade, concentration and matrix quoted. Include any preferred pack size and specification sheet, safety data, profile or certificate requirement in the enquiry for confirmation with the quotation.
What affects the quoted lutein price?
The active profile and concentration, source, matrix, grade, quantity, packing requirement and delivery point all affect the offer. Pricing is provided on enquiry with a stated validity period rather than fixed on the page.