Chinese Supplier Wholesale Marigold Extract Lutein HPLC
Product Name: Marigold Extract Lutein
Synonym Name: Xanthophylls
Latin Origin: Tagetes erecta L.
Part of used: Flower
Specifications: Lutein 5%,10%,20%,30%,80%
Appearance: Yellow to orange fine powder
Certification: ISO/HACCP/HALAL/KOSHER
Marigold Extract Lutein
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
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