What Sets Us Apart
There are reasons why FloraGLO® Lutein is the world’s leading lutein ingredient.
• Assured Supply
• Clinically Proven
• Global Quality And Safety
• Marketing Innovation
• Value-Added Services
Assured Supply
• We’re passionate about our supply chain, from the select marigold seed stock to the quality oleoresin used in all FloraGLO Lutein
• We regularly audit raw material suppliers to ensure they meet our strict specifications.
• Kemin pioneered the production of high quality lutein from marigold oleoresin.
• Kemin is the world’s single largest user of marigold flowers, procuring oleoresin from strategic partners in varied geographies and climates to ensure your FloraGLO Lutein will always be there when you need it.
Clinically Proven
• FloraGLO Lutein is the lutein of choice among researchers, used in more clinical trials than any other source of lutein.
• The National Eye Institute will use FloraGLO Lutein in its research on the role of selected nutrients in slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration in the highly anticipated AREDS II trial.
• Kemin’s scientific staff regularly monitors and reviews the peer-reviewed scientific literature to keep you advised on the latest updates on lutein’s impact on health.
Global Quality and Safety
• FloraGLO Lutein is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 certified facility, prepared to meet the upcoming dietary supplement GMPs.
• Customers are welcome to tour the FloraGLO Lutein production facility.
• The globally-recognized Joint Food Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), after reviewing the FloraGLO Lutein specifications, approved an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 2 mg/day per kg of body weight or 140 mg of lutein for a 70 kg person.
• FloraGLO Lutein has Generally Recognized as Safe (“GRAS”) status for multiple food applications. It is the only free lutein with a letter of non-objection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in a variety of foods and beverage applications.
• FloraGLO Lutein is authorized for sale in many countries throughout the world, minimizing costly requirements for multiple registrations and possibly multiple formulations. This saves time and money.
Marketing Innovation
• Kemin invests over the long term in building the lutein market among health influencers and nutrition opinion leaders who effectively reach practitioners, patients and consumers.
• Scores of practitioners, college faculty and CEU Instructors have learned about FloraGLO Lutein and Kemin’s expertise in carotenoid nutrition through our innovative Lutein Curriculum Guide as well as our sponsorship of The American Optometric Association’s Low Vision University.
• We conduct market research on consumer preferences and needs that is available to our customers to help grow their business.
• For qualifying customers, Kemin offers customized co-marketing resources tailored for individual products and companies.
Value Added Services
When we establish a long-term relationship with a customer, Kemin works to provide additional, customized services to ensure that relationship grows and prospers.
• Kemin’s laboratories and experienced technical team can provide product testing and analytical services on finished products and other materials that are strategically important for our customers.
• Kemin can furnish production, engineering, and formulation consulting services to customers, providing on-site expertise to grow your business.
• Our global regulatory team is ready to help customers with guidance in consumer marketing compliance, product registration questions, and other regulatory assistance.
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