Marigold Extract
Latin Name:Tagetes erecta L.
Family:Asteraceae
Plant origin and Distribution: Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan, etc. The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil
environment and lighting condition, the local marigold have characteristics
like growing fast, long flowering period, high productive capacity and
adequate quality. Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and
reduction of cost can be guaranteed.
Part Used:Flower
Active ingredient:Lutein, zeaxanthin
Specification:Lutein 5%-95%(HPLC)
CAS No.:127-40-2
Functions:
1) Anti-oxidation, high stability, innocuity and high security
2) Having strong effects on curing eye diseases
3) Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving
eyesight 4) Availing to cure heart disease
5) Resisting arteriosclerosis
6) Preventing blood vessel blocking up
7) Cutting down the occurring of cancer
8) Resisting aging
Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 24 Months when properly stored.
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
| Appearance |
Fine Orange Yello Powder |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
| Bulk Density |
45-55g/100ml |
| Particle Size |
98% through 80 Mesh |
| Solubility |
Partially Soluble in Ethanol |
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| Assay |
NLT 20% Lutein |
| Total Carotenoids |
NLT 5.4% |
| Zeaxanthin |
NMT 0.32% |
| Non-GMO |
GMO free |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 6.0% |
| Ash Content |
NMT 1.0% |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol& Water |
| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.005% |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
| Mercury(Hg) |
Not detected |
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