Chinese Supplier Wholesale Marigold Extract Lutein HPLC
Marigold Extract Lutein introduction
Marigold Extract (Lutein) is the purified fraction obtained from saponification of the oleoresin of Tagetes erecta L. It contains NLT 80.0% of total carotenoids calculated as lutein (C40H56O2 ). It contains NLT 74.0% of Lutein and NMT 8.5% of Zeaxanthin, both calculated as lutein(C40H56O2 ) on the anhydrous basis.
Marigold Extract Lutein mainly specifications
① Marigold Extract Lutein Powder 2%-60% HPLC
② Marigold Extract Lutein Crystal 80% HPLC
③ Marigold Extract Lutein Esters 10%-60%HPLC
④ Marigold Extract Lutein Oil 10%,20% HPLC
⑤ Marigold Extract Lutein CWS 5% 10% HPLC
⑥ Marigold Extract Lutein Beadlets 5% 10% HPLC
Benefits of Marigold Extract Lutein
❶ Marigold Extract Lutein is natural yellow pigment, can be used food additives as colorant.
❷ Marigold Extract Lutein can supply retina of the eye protect against UV rays and AMD prevention.
❸ Marigold Extract Lutein is a natural anti-oxidant and carotenoids as a good nutrient for human health.
❹ Marigold Extract Lutein can be used as feed additive for poultry and aquaculture.
Typical specification sheet of Lutein 80%
| Analysis Items | Specifications | Methods |
| Identifications | ||
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The absorbance ratio A446 /A474 is 1.09~1.14. | |
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Retention time of the sample matches with the standard in HPLC purity test. | |
| Active Ingredients Tests | ||
| Lutein (HPLC) | ≥74.00% | USP43<621> |
| Zeaxanthin (HPLC) | ≤8.50% | USP43<621> |
| Carotenoids (UV) | ≥80.00% | USP40<857> |
| Physical Tests | ||
| Appearance | Orange Yellow fine powder | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Particle size | 90% pass 80mesh | USP40<786> |
| Water | ≤1.00% | USP40<921> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤2.00% | USP40<281> |
| Chemical Tests | ||
| Heavy Metals | ≤10.00ppm | USP43<231> |
| Pb<Lead> | ≤1.00ppm | USP43<211> |
| As<Inorganic arsenic> | ≤1.00ppm | USP43<251> |
| Cd<Cadmium> | ≤1.00ppm | USP43<232> |
| Hg<Mercury> | ≤0.10ppm | USP43<261> |
| Residual Solvents | USP<565> | USP43<565> |
| Pesticide Residues | USP<561> | USP43<561> |
| Ethoxyquin | Negative | HPLC-MS/MS |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Bacterial Counts | ≤1,000cfu/g | USP43<2021> |
| Yeasts and Molds | ≤100cfu/g | USP43<2021> |
| E. Coli | Negative in 1g | USP43<2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative in 10g | USP43<2022> |
| * Statements : Allergen Free,Irradiated free, GMO free, Additives free,KOSHER & HALAL certificated. | ||
| * Precautions: Subtle color difference may occur batch-to-batch since it’s extracted from natural plants. | ||
| * Storage: Preserve in well-closed/vacuum container, protected from light & moisture, store at controlled room temperature. | ||
Application Cases
Why Choose Us
★ Company owned 600,000㎡Marigold Flower cultivation base in Yunan,China .
★ Marigold Extract Lutein series exported to more than 80 countries.
★ Acetone and N-hexane Free, Plasticizer Free, PAHs qualified and ETO Free.
★ Standardized products, reasonable price, professional service is continuously provided.
★ Dealing with Marigold Extract Lutein series products for more than 20years
