S. Black can now offer the only source of active Lutein in both Ester & Free Forms, known as Lutemax™ that is gelatine and lactose-free.  Manufactured by Indian based Omni Actives, it is available in convenient standardised forms of Lutemax™ Oil Soluble, Lutemax™ Beadlets, both for hard gel capsules & Direct Compression and the newly developed cold water dispersible Lutemax™ CWD.

Omni Actives is a recently formed division of Kancor Flavours, an internationally renowned company with global supply capabilities.  Product development and quality assurance support from over 50 chemists, full product history and traceability back to original source are just some of the key attributes of this innovative flavour and ingredient company. 

Lutemax™, is a standardised extract of Marigold Flowers (Tagetes eresta), that is an abundant source of the functionally important carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin. The main ester forms present in Lutemax™, Lutein di-palmitate and Lutein mono-palmitate are rich in both actives which show superior functionality than either alpha or beta-carotene because of two hydroxyl groups on the cyclic carotenoid ring structure that results in greater polarity.

Lutemax™ is made from a high quality marigold extract manufactured using Omni Active’s proprietary Patent Pending technology, which has full control on every stage of production starting from the cultivation of their own fields of fresh flowers, through to dehydration and extraction.  Special care is taken to ensure minimal heavy metal residues, solvents and freedom from harmful micro-organisms. 

NEW!
Lutemax 25 % t- Lutein CWD.  

A spray-dried product, which when reconstituted with an aqueous solvent, forms a uniform dispersion instantly. The dispersion is stable and has a pleasing appearance that is ideal for use in formulations such as syrups, dry syrups, suspensions, beverages, candies and fat formulations. This spray dried cold-water dispersible powder is made of evenly sized particles of 200 -250 μ that exhibit excellent free-flowing properties.

Nutritional Benefits

Lutein and Zeaxanthin have been identified as potentially beneficial phytonutrients that can contribute to health and delay of chronic disease in a multitude of ways, including Advanced Macular Degradation (AMD) through their anti-oxidative protective effect in the macular region of the retina, protecting against the harmful effects of UV radiation.

Amongst some of the other high quality, standardised extracts  & Ayurvedic herbs available from S. Black are:

• CitriKan™ - Garcinia Cambogia Extracts containing organic hydroxycitric acid that can assist in obesity and weight control programs.
• Curcumax™  - standardised Turmeric Extract rich in therapeutically and nutritionally vital compounds called cuminoids.
• CateKan™ Green Tea Extract  - with standardised levels of polyphenols that can lower cholesterol and improve the ratio of LDL cholesterol, as well as exhibiting anti-bacterial properties against bacteria that can cause dental caries.

For further information, samples and prices please contact

Trevor Bridger
S Black Limited
Foxholes Business Park
John Tate Road
Hertford
Herts
SG13 7YH

Tel: +44 1992 825555
Fax: +44 1992 825566
Email:  enquiries@sblack.com
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