Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta L.
Part Used: Flowers
Appearance: Orange yellow to orange red powder
Key Specifications:
5%-20% Lutein HPLC
5%-10% Lutein CWS
10%-20% Lutein Oil suspension
5%-20% Zeaxanthin HPLC
5%-10% Zeaxanthin Oil suspension
20%Lutein/4%Zeaxanthin complex
Yosun Marigold Extract is derived from Tagetes erecta L. petals, contains Lutein and Zeaxanthin, powerful dietary antioxidants (carotenoids) that human body cannot synthesize itself. These antioxidants naturally accumulate in the human eye’s retina and lens. Known as “macular pigments,” they protect vision by filtering harmful high-energy blue light and neutralizing free radicals. Available in multiple food‑grade forms, it provides blue‑light filtering and antioxidant support for eye health, used in supplements, foods, cosmetics and aquafeed.
Main Health Function:
1. Eye Disease Prevention
2. Blue Light & UV Filtration
3. Visual Performance
4. Cognitive Health
5. Skin Protection
Main Applications:
1. Nutraceuticals / Dietary Supplements
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
3. Functional Food & Beverages
4. Aquafeed & Animal Nutrition
5. R&D & Pharma Research
| General Info | |
| Product Name | Marigold Extract |
| Botanical Name | Tagetes erecta |
| Plant Part | Flower |
| Extract Solvent | N-Hexane |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Assay | |
| Lutein | NLT 20%HPLC |
| Zeaxanthin | NLT 4%HPLC |
| Physical Parameters | |
| Identification | Positive by TLC |
| Appearance | Orange yellow to orange red powder |
| Taste & Odor | Characteristic |
| Particle Size | NLT 95% pass 80mesh |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 6% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 1% |
| Chemical Parameters | |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 1.0ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 2.0ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.3ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm |
| Residual Solvents (N-hexane) | NMT 50ppm |
| Microbiological Parameters | |
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000 cfu/g |
| Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 100 cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative in 1g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 25g |
| Additional Info | |
| Allergen Status | Allergens free |
| Irradiation Status | Irradiation free |
| GMO Status | GMO free |
| Vegan Status | Suitable for Vegetarian |
| TSE-BSE Status | non-TSE/BSE |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Packaging | Packed in paper-drums and double layers plastic-bag inside |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, oxygen |
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