Specifications

Marigold Extract

a.Lutein 5%-90%

b.Tested by HPLC

Product name: Marigold Extract

 

Latin name:Tagetes erecta L

 

Active ingredient:Lutein

 

Specification: lutein 5%-90%

 

CAS NO:127-40-2

 

 

Molecular formula : C₄₀H₅₆O₂

 

Quality data

 

Identification	Standardization
Aspect	Orange fine powder
Odor & taste	Characteristic
Particle size	NLT 95% through 80 meshes
Loss on drying	8.0% max.
Ash	1.0% max.
Heavy metals	10ppm max.
Lead (Pb)	3ppm max.
Arsenic (As)	3ppm max.

Microbiological data

Total aerobic count	Not more than 3000cfu/gram
Yeast & Mold	Not more than 300cfu/gram
E. Coli	Absence in 1.0g
Salmonella	Absence in 1.0g
Staphylococcus	Absence in 1.0g

Addition data

Storage	Store in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight directly
Shelf life	Two years when sealed well in its original packing at 10°C or below
Packaging	Food grade multiplayer polyethylene bags, 25kg in one type cardboard drum

 

 

 Main Function

 

Lutein is one kind of mixed carotenoid including zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. It is natural colorant, and antioxidant with stable, safe and reliable effect. Main functions are as follows:

(1)Promoting the healthy of eye and skin through reducing the risk of macular degeneration, supporting normal eye functions and protecting the retina by blocking harmful blue light.

(2)Eliminating free-radicals, protecting human body from harm, improve immunity, protecting skin from the harmful solar ray.

(3)Preventing cardiopathy and cancer.

(4)Resisting arteriosclerosis.

 

Application

Lutein has the characteristics, such as natural, nutrition and multifunction. It is extensively used in food, health products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and feed additive.

(1)Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.

(2)Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.

(3)Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.

(4)Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.