Description
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 |
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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 |
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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.