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This project aims to develop a sustainable method for producing lutein, a vital nutrient for vision, from alternative sources rather than marigold flowers. The goal is to create an environmentally friendly and economically viable production process to meet the rising global demand for lutein.
Lutein (L), a compound which is entirely of dietary origin, is essential for optimal vision and protection against the world’s leading cause of blindness (age-related macular degeneration), and also confers other health benefits related to its antioxidant activity.
The global market for L ($233 million in 2010) is expected to rise to $309 million by 2018.
Currently, the world’s L market depends solely on extraction of this carotenoid from the marigold flower head, and it takes circa 60 days to c…
WATERFORD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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