UNSPSC 12171606: Zeaxanthin

Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is the pigment that gives paprika,corn, saffron, and many other plants their characteristic color. It is also found in the macula of the human retina, as well as the human crystalline lens. There it is thought to play a role in protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and age-related cataract formation. It may also protect against some forms of cancer.

UNSPSC 12171606 Zeaxanthin, a Commodity code, names a carotenoid nutritional supplement and food ingredient that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional feeding programs, dietary supplement distribution, and specialized nutrition initiatives. The code encompasses zeaxanthin in bulk or formulated states — powders, capsules, tablets, or liquid concentrates — supplied to correctional facilities, public health agencies, school nutrition programs, and social-service organizations managing senior meals or other population-health interventions. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, health, and human services; county social services and aging agencies; municipal public-health offices; and independent school districts operating child nutrition or wellness programs.

The source provided contains no record of recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to this code. Without posted solicitations, market characterization by issuing-body type, geographic concentration, or representative recent procurements cannot be established from available data.