100% Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin and Lutein

• Customization: Available
• Certification: ISO, FDA, HACCP, Kosher,Halal
• Assay Method: HPLC, UV
• Model NO.: 55-60% Zeaxanthin; 2%-80% Lutein
• Application: Food, Health Care Products
• State: Powder
• Extract Source: Tagetes Erecta L.
• Plant Parts Used: Flowers, 100% Natural
• Appearance: Redish Fine Powder
• Active Ingredient Markers: Zeaxanthin; Lutein
• Transport Package: 20~25kgs/Carton
• Specification: 55-60% Zeaxanthin; 2%-80% Lutein
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2938909090
• Production Capacity: 5000kg

Product Description

Marigold Extract

Specification: 55-60% Zeaxanthin; 2%-80% Lutein
Plant Parts Used: Flowers, 100% natural
Active Ingredient Markers: Zeaxanthin; Lutein
Appearance: Redish Fine Powder
 

Analysis Items		Specifications	Results		Methods used
Appearance		Redish Fine Powder	Conforms		Visual test
Odor & Taste		Characteristic	Conforms		Organoleptic test
Particle Size		98% through 80 Mesh	Conforms		80 Mesh Screen
Assay		NLT 5.0% Zeaxanthin	5.11%		HPLC
Loss on Drying		NMT 5.0%	2.81%		GB5009.3
Ash Content		NMT 5.0%	0.76%		GB5009.4
N-hexane		NMT 50ppm	Conforms		GC
Ethanol		NMT 500ppm	Conforms		GC
Heavy Metals		NMT 10ppm	Conforms		GB/T5009
Arsenic (As)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		GB/T5009
Lead (Pb)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		GB/T5009
Cadmium (Cd)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		GB/T5009
Mercury(Hg)		NMT 0.1ppm	Conforms		GB/T5009

Introduction:
Lutein, also known as "phytolutein", co-exists with zeaxanthin in nature. Human eyes contain high amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, but these two elements cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be supplemented by foods containing lutein and zeaxanthin. Without these two elements, the eyes will be blind. Lutein and other carotenoids are thought to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Lutein fights free radicals like vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Lutein is concentrated in the retina and lens and protects vision by neutralizing free radicals and increasing pigment density.

Benefit:
1.These carotenoid compounds extracted and refined from marigold flowers are not only beneficial to prevent eye muscle degeneration, effectively improve vision, but also prevent cardiovascular atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, tumors and other diseases.
2.Studies have shown that supplementation with these carotenoids can restore macular pigment density that declines with age. Lutein has superior tinting strength.
3.They are widely used in food, cosmetics, feed additives and pharmaceuticals.