China Marigold Extract

Latin Name:Tagetes erecta L.
Family:Asteraceae
Part Used:Flower
Active ingredient:Lutein;Xanthophyll ;α-Carotene-3, 3'-diol
Specification:Lutein5%-95%(HPLC)
CAS No.:127-40-2 (Lutein)
Molecular Formula: C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.85
Appearance:Fine light orange-yellow powder
Odour & Taste: Characteristic
Solubility: Partially soluble in ethanol

Plant origin and Distribution: Marigold flower belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb and widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan, etc. The marigold we used comes from Yunnan province. Based on the local situation of special soil environment and lighting condition, the local marigold have characteristics like growing fast, long flowering period, high productive capacity and adequate quality. Thus, the steady supply of raw materials, high yield and reduction of cost can
be guaranteed.

Introduction:
Marigold flowers are manufactured from the dried flower petals. These are extracted according to high standard specifications. The marigold extract is heated to increase flowability 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. Evidence suggests that lutein consumption is inversely related to eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. This is supported by the finding that lutein is specifically deposited in ocular tissues, such as the lens and the macula lutea, an area of the retina responsible for central and high acuity vision. Lutein is believed to function in two ways: First in a photo-protective way as a filter of damaging blue light from sunlight. Second as an antioxidant that quenches free radicals and reactive oxygen species.
Lutein is found extensively in the human diet, being present mostly in dark, leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, kale and broccoli

Functions:
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

Application
Marigold Extract--Lutein has the characteristics, such as natural, nutrition and multifunction. It is extensively used in food, health products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and feed additive.
(1)Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for colorant and nutrient.
(2)Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in vision care products to alleviate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa (RP), cataract, retinopathy, myopia, floaters, and glaucoma.
(3)Applied in cosmetics, it is mainly used to whitening, anti-wrinkle and UV protection.
(4)Applied in feed additive, it is mainly used in feed additive for laying hens and table poultry to improve the color of egg yolk and chicken. Make high commercial value fishes more attactive, such as salmon, trout and spectacular fish.

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.
Packing: 1kg/vacuum aluminum foil bag, 25kgs/fiber drum
Shelf life: 24 Months when properly stored.