Zeaxanthin or zeaxanthin (Zeaxanthin) isomers of lutein. He is the retina contains two carotenoids one, mainly in the macula part, the other part is based mainly lutein. Chili powder (Western), corn and saffron unique color, are due to the presence of zeaxanthin from.
Zeaxanthin is also an EU-approved food coloring, E encoded E161h. Wolfberry contains large amounts of zeaxanthin.
Zeaxanthin is most commonly seen in nature carotenoids alcohol, which is chili powder, corn, saffron, and other sources of a variety of plant colors. Zeaxanthin can also be decomposed into bitter crocin (English: Picrocrocin) and saffron aldehyde (English: Safranal) two substances, which are unique saffron bitterness and aroma substances to form respectively. Eggs, spinach, wolfberry, kale, turnips, half cabbage lettuce, broccoli, zucchini, kiwi, corn, peas, vegetables and Brussels sprouts and other foods are good sources of zeaxanthin can be obtained and lutein.