叶黄素的提取方法和功能研究进展

Research Progresses on Extraction Methods and Functions of Lutein

叶黄素是一种天然植物色素,具有抗氧化、保护视网膜、提高人体免疫力等功效,同时具有调色作用,广泛应用于医药、保健品、食品、化妆品、饲料中。蔬菜、水果、胡萝卜中含有丰富的叶黄素,其中以万寿菊中叶黄素的含量最高。叶黄素的提取方法有干燥法、萃取法、微波法、浸提法和超声波法等,其中超声波法为叶黄素提取的最佳方法。

Lutein is a plant natural pigment,it is widely used in the fields of medicine,health product,food,cosmetics and feed because of its＇ nutrition,health and color functions.Lutein extraction methods are drying,extraction,microwave,and ultrasonic extraction,The ultrasonic method is the best method for the extraction of lutein.Lutein has the function of coloring,cancer prevention,prevention of eyesight,anti oxidation and so on.Because lutein has natural coloring ability,and also has the dual effect of nutrition and health,therefore,Production of lutein as ＂plant gold＂ has broad application prospect.