Zeaxanthin Oil From Microbial Fermentation | Eye Active

EarthHue Zea-Plus 160 is a fermentation-derived zeaxanthin oil suspension produced from selected microbial strains including Flavobacterium breve and Paracoccus zeaxanthinifaciens. Zeaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid that, together with lutein, forms the macular pigment responsible for protecting the central retina from blue-light damage and oxidative stress.

What sets microbial zeaxanthin apart from plant-extracted sources is the precise control over stereoisomer composition. EarthHue Zea-Plus 160 delivers a consistent (3R,3'R)-zeaxanthin ratio — the biologically active isomer found naturally in the human macula — batch after batch. This isomer specificity is critical for eye-health supplement brands making structure-function claims and seeking clinical reproducibility.

The oil-suspension format provides excellent stability against oxidation and ensures optimal absorption in lipid-containing formulations. It is designed for softgel capsules, eye-health complexes, multivitamin blends, and functional food and beverage applications. Zeaxanthin also contributes a natural yellow color that can complement lutein in blended macular-health formulations.

EarthHue Zea-Plus 160 is manufactured in closed fermentation systems under GMP conditions, with full traceability from strain to finished ingredient. It complies with EU E161h and holds FDA GRAS status. The product is non-GMO, allergen-free, and suitable for vegetarian formulations when used in appropriate delivery systems.

For supplement manufacturers who need zeaxanthin with a verified, consistent isomer profile and a regulatory-ready dossier, EarthHue Zea-Plus 160 delivers microbial precision for macular health.