Marigold Flower Extract, Tagetes Erecta Extract

Synonyms:
Marigold Oleoresin
Xanthophyll

Appearance: Orange Yellow to Orange Fine Powder

Active ingredients: Xanthophyll, Lutein Zeaxanthin

Specification:
1） Feed Grade
2%-4% Xanthophyll by UV (Lutein), Carrier: Calcium Carbonate

2） Food Grade
Lutein Series
5%, 10%, 20%, 80%, 90% Lutein powder by HPLC (For Tablet)
10%, 20%, 25% Lutein Suspension Oil by HPLC (For soft capsule)
1%, 5%, 10% Lutein beadlets (microcapsulted) powder by HPLC (For water soluble purpose)
5%, 10%, 20%, 25% Lutein beadlets by HPLC (For Tablet or Capsule)

Lutein Ester Series
5%, 10%, 20%, 70% Lutein Ester powder by UV (For Tablet)
10%, 20%, 25% Lutein Ester Suspension Oil by UV (For soft capsule)
5% Lutein Ester beadlets (microcapsulted) powder by UV (For water soluble purpose)
5%, 10%, 20% Lutein beadlets by UV (For Tablet or Capsule)

Zeaxanthin Series
5%, 10%, 20%, 80% Zeaxanthin powder by HPLC (For Tablet)
10%, 20%, 25% Zeaxanthin Suspension Oil by HPLC (For soft capsule)
5% Zeaxanthin beadlets (microcapsulted) powder by HPLC (For water soluble purpose)
5%, 10% Zeaxanthin beadlets by HPLC (For Tablet or Capsule)

Introduction

Lutein (CAS No. 127-40-2, Chemical formula: C40H56O2, as one Xanthophyll) is a kind of carotenoid, The Marigold flower (Tagetes erecta L) is the best natural source of Lutein. All the specifications are from the marigold oleoresin which is obtained Marigold flower after Fermentation, subcritical water extraction and concentration.

The Zeaxanthin (CAS No. 144-68-3, Chemical formula: C40H56O2) is one of the most common carotenoids in nature, our Zeaxanthin is Meso-Zeaxanthin which is conversed from lutein after reaction.

Micro-capsule are made from high purity lutein, zeaxanthin and lutein ester by crushing and coating technology into carbohydrate uniformly with proper dosage of antioxidants (Vitamin C and Vitamin E). These products have high anti-pressure ability and are mainly used to produce healthcare products in tablet and hard capsule form.

Suspension oil are obtained by evenly dispersing Nano-sized lutein, zeaxanthin and lutein ester and into the vegetable oils with proper dosage of antioxidants (Vitamin E). Its advantage is the active ingredient of the product can be well protected and not easy to be oxidized, to ensure the stability. Usually, it's made into soft capsule or eye health care products, or can be added to a variety of fat-soluble products.

Beadlets are made from high purity lutein, zeaxanthin and lutein ester extracted from marigold flowers by processing of crushing and beadlet forming technology.

Marigold Flower Extract, Tagetes Erecta Extract

Application

1) A strong antioxidant and protect eyesight
It’s widely used in food, health care products etc. It’s widely recognized in the importance of eye health.

2) A natural pigment as feed additive
It is a kind of free lutein that obtained from marigold flower by extraction, saponification and Anti-oxidation processing. As a plant origin pigment, it is widely used to intensify the egg yolk, broiler skin and aquatic animal color. As a natural feed additive, the egg yolk and broiler skin quality can be improved a lot and achieve the desired golden color.

COA and Chromatogram For Reference

Marigold Flower Extract, Tagetes Erecta Extract