Marigold Extract

[ Latin Name ] Tagetes erecta L.
[ Plant Part Used ] Flower 
[ Specification ]  Lutein 80%, Zeaxanthin5%，25% 
[ Detection method ]  HPLC 
[ Appearance ]  Yellow Fine Powder
[ Function ]
1.Protect eyesight 
2.Antioxidant 
3.Reduce the incaidence of cataracts 
4.Prevent arteries blockage 
[ Technological Process ]
Raw Material → Immersion in water → Filtering → Purification → Concentration in Vacuum → Killing of Bacteria → Drying → Powder 
COA of Marigold Extract
Loss On Drying: 3.91%
Ash: 3.12%
Ratio: 10:1
Sieve Analysis: 98% pass 80 mesh
Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm
Pb: ≤2ppm
As: ≤2ppm
Hg: ≤1ppm
Bulk density:  45～65g/100ml
Total  plate  count:  ≤1000CFU/g
Yeast&mold: ≤100CFU/g
E.coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
About Marigold Extract
Marigold extract has been shown to have protective properties that guard against lipid pre-oxidation as well as negative free radical activity due to its antioxidant activity. 
[ Storage ] Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat. 
[ Shelf Life ]  Two years when stored properly