Marigold Extract
Botanical Source: Tagetes Erecta L.
Plant Part Used: Flower
CAS No.: 127-40-2
Appearance: Fine Orange to Reddish Orange Powder
Specifications: Lutein 5%, 10%, 20%, 80%, 90% (UV, HPLC); Zeaxanthin 2%~50%.
Marigold extract is heated to increase flow ability and then purified to remove the fatty acids commonly found in marigold extract and produces crystalline lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein is a well known carotenoid found in the human diet, blood and tissues.
KINGHERBS can offer 5%~90% Lutein, which has the functions of below:
Anti-oxidation, resisting aging, high stability, innocuity and high security;
Having strong effects on curing eye diseases;
Availing to cure heart disease;
Resisting arteriosclerosis;
Preventing blood vessel blocking up;
Cutting down the occurring of cancer;
Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving eyesight;
Characteristic:
- We can also customize orders as customer's requirements and specifications.
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Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Appearance |
Fine Orange Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
45-55g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
NLT 98% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Partially Soluble in Ethanol |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay |
NLT 10% Lutein |
10.11% |
UV |
Non-GMO |
GMO free |
Conforms |
/ |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 6.0% |
3.51% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Ash Content |
NMT 1.0% |
0.58% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
N-Hexane & ethanol |
Conforms |
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Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.005% |
Conforms |
GC |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Aflatoxins |
NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
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Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count <1,000cfu/g |
< 1,000 cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g |
< 100 cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.4 |
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Packing and Storage |
Packed in polyethylene- aluminums composite package, 1kg/bag, 25bags per fiber drum. |
Keep well sealed, away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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