Description

Product Name：Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF

Chemical Name ：(3R,3’S)-Dihydroxy-β-carotene

Active Ingredient：Meso-Zeaxanthin

Active Content：5%

GF Meaning ：Gelatin-Free

Product Format：Microparticles

Encapsulation Technology：Double Encapsulation

Primary Application：Tablets and solid dosage formulations

Ingredient Category ：Xanthophyll Carotenoid

 

1.What Is Meso-Zeaxanthin?

Meso-Zeaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid with the chemical designation (3R,3’S)-dihydroxy-β-carotene. It is one of the three major macular carotenoids discussed in nutritional science, together with lutein and zeaxanthin.

Unlike lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin has a distinct molecular configuration. It is particularly associated with the macula, where lutein, zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin are collectively known as the macular pigment carotenoids.

This makes Meso-Zeaxanthin a specialized ingredient for nutritional formulations focused on eye and visual nutrition rather than simply another generic carotenoid.

 

2.  5% Meso-Zeaxanthin Concentration

The product contains 5% Meso-Zeaxanthin, providing a defined active concentration for formulation and dosage calculations.

A standardized concentration is important for supplement manufacturers because it allows the required inclusion level to be calculated according to the target amount of Meso-Zeaxanthin in the finished product.

The 5% grade is supplied as a specialized microparticle ingredient rather than a general plant powder, giving manufacturers a clearly defined carotenoid specification and a controlled physical format.

 

3.  Double Encapsulation Technology

Meso-Zeaxanthin is a lipophilic carotenoid and, like other carotenoids, requires appropriate protection during processing and storage.

The product uses Double Encapsulation Technology to create a multilayer protective structure around the active ingredient. This encapsulation approach is designed to help protect Meso-Zeaxanthin while maintaining the ingredient in a practical microparticle format.

The technology therefore addresses two requirements simultaneously: protection of a sensitive carotenoid and creation of a suitable dry particulate form for solid dosage processing.

 

4.Why Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles?

This product is specifically supplied as Microparticles, rather than being positioned as a conventional Microencapsulated Powder.

The microparticle structure provides a defined particulate format that can be handled and incorporated into dry tablet blends. This is particularly useful for specialized carotenoid formulations where both active concentration and physical processing characteristics need to be considered.

The product is therefore designed around the complete formulation requirement: Meso-Zeaxanthin + double encapsulation + controlled microparticle format + tablet application.

 

5.Gelatin-Free Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles

GF means Gelatin-Free.

Gelatin is used in some encapsulation systems as a functional material, but manufacturers may need to avoid gelatin because of product positioning, dietary preferences or ingredient-source requirements.

The Gelatin-Free format provides greater flexibility for formulations where gelatin or animal-derived encapsulation materials are not desired.

In this product, the GF characteristic is combined with the double encapsulation structure and microparticle design, making the ingredient suitable for specialized solid dosage development.

6.Designed Specifically for Tablets

Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF are specifically developed for tablet formulations and solid dosage applications.

The dry microparticle format can be handled and blended with other formulation components before compression. At the same time, the double encapsulation structure is designed to provide protection for the carotenoid during ingredient processing and storage.

This application-specific design is particularly relevant to manufacturers developing eye nutrition tablets and other nutritional products containing specialized macular carotenoids.

 

7.Meso-Zeaxanthin in Eye Nutrition

Meso-Zeaxanthin is particularly relevant to eye and visual nutrition because it is one of the carotenoids found in the macular pigment.

Lutein, zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin are often considered together when developing nutritional formulations targeting macular carotenoid intake. Meso-Zeaxanthin therefore provides formulators with an additional option when developing products based on a broader macular carotenoid profile.

Meso-Zeaxanthin also has antioxidant properties characteristic of carotenoids, supporting its use as a nutritional carotenoid ingredient.

 

8.Formulation Advantages

Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF combine four important characteristics:

• Meso-Zeaxanthin:a specialized xanthophyll carotenoid associated with the macular carotenoid system.
• 5% Active Content:a defined concentration for formulation and dosage calculations.
• Double Encapsulation:a multilayer structure designed to protect the sensitive carotenoid.
• Gelatin-Free Microparticles:a specialized dry format suitable for tablet formulations without gelatin.

This combination provides manufacturers with a specialized ingredient format for developing macular carotenoid and eye nutrition products in solid dosage forms.

 

9.Key Product Characteristics

• Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles
• 5% Meso-Zeaxanthin
• (3R,3’S)-Dihydroxy-β-carotene
• GF — Gelatin-Free
• Double Encapsulation Technology
• Specifically designed for tablets
• Suitable for solid dosage formulations
• Xanthophyll Carotenoid
• Macular Carotenoid Ingredient
• Eye and Visual Nutrition Applications

 

10.Why Choose Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF?

This product is designed for manufacturers seeking a defined Meso-Zeaxanthin ingredient in a protected, tablet-oriented format. The combination of 5% active content, double encapsulation, Gelatin-Free formulation and microparticle technology provides a specialized delivery format for eye nutrition and macular carotenoid formulations.

Applications

Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF can be used in:

• Eye Nutrition Tablets
• Macular Carotenoid Supplements
• Vision Nutrition Formulations
• Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Meso-Zeaxanthin Formulations
• Carotenoid Complex Tablets
• Antioxidant Nutritional Supplements
• Healthy Aging Nutritional Products
• Vegetarian-Friendly Supplement Formulations
• Gelatin-Free Nutritional Products
• Other Solid Dosage Applications

 

11.Supply & Customized Processing

We supply Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF for international ingredient procurement, dietary supplement manufacturing and new product development.

Customized development can be discussed according to target active concentration, tablet dosage, formulation composition, particle requirements and manufacturing process.

For new projects, customers can provide their target formulation and tablet process so that the appropriate Meso-Zeaxanthin microparticle specification can be evaluated.

 

12.Quality Assurance & Documentation

Quality control is focused on defined product specifications including Meso-Zeaxanthin concentration, GF grade, microparticle format and double encapsulation technology.

Supporting documentation can be provided according to order and market requirements, including:

• Specification
• COA
• MSDS / SDS
• Product Technical Information
• Customized Documentation for Specific Markets or Applications

 

FAQ

1.What is Meso-Zeaxanthin?
Meso-Zeaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid with the chemical designation (3R,3’S)-dihydroxy-β-carotene. It is one of the three major macular carotenoids together with lutein and zeaxanthin.

2.What is the active concentration?
The product contains 5% Meso-Zeaxanthin.

3.What does GF mean?
GF stands for Gelatin-Free, meaning the product is formulated without gelatin.

4.What is the difference between Meso-Zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin?
They are related xanthophyll carotenoids with different stereochemical configurations. Meso-Zeaxanthin has the specific (3R,3’S) configuration and is considered one of the three major macular carotenoids together with lutein and zeaxanthin.

5.What is the advantage of double encapsulation?
Double encapsulation provides a multilayer protective structure around Meso-Zeaxanthin, helping address the environmental sensitivity of carotenoids while creating a controlled microparticle format.

6.Is this product designed for tablets?
Yes. Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles 5% GF are specifically developed for tablet and solid dosage applications.

7.Can it be used together with lutein and zeaxanthin?
Yes. Meso-Zeaxanthin is commonly considered as part of the macular carotenoid system alongside lutein and zeaxanthin, making it suitable for formulations designed around a combination of these carotenoids.

8.Is Microparticles the same as Microencapsulated Powder?
No. They are treated as different product formats in our ingredient technology system. This product should be described specifically as Meso-Zeaxanthin Microparticles.