Kingherbs Provide Marigold Extract 5%-60% Zeaxanthin

Marigold Extract

Botanical Source: Tagetes Erecta L
CAS NO.: 127-40-2
Specifications: 5%~60% Zeaxanthin; 5%~80% Lutein 
Plant Part Used:Flower
Appearance:Fine Orange to Reddish Orange Powder
 

Analysis Items		Specifications	Results		Methods used
Appearance		Fine Orange-yellow Powder	Conforms		Visual test
Odor & Taste		Characteristic	Conforms		Organoleptic test
Loose density		0.3-0.6g/ml	0.41g/ml		60g/100ml
Tapped density		0.6-0.8g/ml	0.63g/ml		60g/100ml
Particle Size		95% through 80 Mesh	Conforms		80 mesh sieve
Assay		NLT 40% Lutein	40.09%		HPLC
Loss on Drying		NMT 6.0%	3.17%		5g /105ºC /2hrs
Residue on Ignition		NMT 5.0%	0.67%		3g /550ºC /4hrs
Extract Solvents		Hexane & Ethanol	Conforms		/
Solvent Residues		Hexane ≤ 50ppm	Conforms		GC
		Ethanol ≤ 500ppm	Conforms		GC
Heavy Metals		NMT 10ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Arsenic (As)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS
Mercury(Hg)		NMT 0.1ppm	Conforms		ICP-MS

Introduction
KINGHERBS'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.

Function
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.