Table 2 Percental assessment of β-carotene and lutein purification by TLC and SPE
Carotenoids | Total β-carotene of TLC fraction (%) | Cis isomers % of TLC fraction (%) | Total lutein after SPE separation (%) | Cis isomers % of SPE fraction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
β-Carotene | 99.9 | 38.83 | 99.9 | 31.53 |
Lutein | 93.7 | 45.9 | 90 | 31 |