Carotenoid analysis package

Carotenoids are pigments present in various food products either naturally or intentionally added as e.g. food colorants.

This test package includes the following carotenoids:

  • Apocarotenal (trans-β-apo-8'-carotenal) [CAS: 1107-26-2]

  • Astaxanthin [CAS: 472-61-7]

  • β-carotene [CAS: 7235-40-7]

  • Canthaxanthin [CAS: 514-78-3]

  • Citranaxanthin [CAS: 3604-90-8]

  • Ethyl 8'-apo-beta,psi-carotenoate [CAS: 1109-11-1]

  • Lutein [CAS: 127-40-2]

  • Lycopene [CAS: 502-65-8]

  • Zeaxanthin [CAS: 144-68-3]

  • Sum of non-identified xanthophylls

  • Total sum of carotenoids

Suitable sample matrices
Food, feed, and supplements
Minimum sample amount
150 g or 300 ml
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Quality system
Accredited test method
Device types
Method expert
Niko Markkinen

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First sample (VAT 0):
232 €
Additional samples (VAT 0):
193 €per sample
If you have a large number of samples, contact us for a possible discount.

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