Zeaxanthin From Marigold Flower Extract
Specification
80% Zeaxanthin powder by HPLC
Introduction
The Zeaxanthin (CAS No. 144-68-3, Chemical formula: C40H56O2) is one of the most common carotenoids in nature, our Zeaxanthin is Meso-Zeaxanthin which is conversed from lutein after reaction.
Application
1) A strong antioxidant and protect eyesight
It’s widely used in food, health care products etc. It’s widely recognized in the importance of eye health.
2) A natural pigment as feed additive
It is a kind of free lutein that obtained from marigold flower by extraction, saponification and Anti-oxidation processing. As a plant origin pigment, it is widely used to intensify the egg yolk, broiler skin and aquatic animal color. As a natural feed additive, the egg yolk and broiler skin quality can be improved a lot and achieve the desired golden color.
Certificate of Analysis For Reference
| Product Name: | Marigold Extract | Latin Name: | Tagetes Erecta L |
| Batch Number: | 20170408 | Used Part: | Flower |
| Batch Quantity: | 40KG | Analysis Date: | April 12, 2017 |
| Manufacture Date: | April 8, 2017 | Certificate Date: | April 12, 2017 |
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ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULTS |
| Description: Appearance Odor Particle size Extract Solvents |
Orange Fine Powder Characteristic 100% pass 80 mesh sieve Normal Hexane |
Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms |
| Assay: Zeaxanthin |
≥40% by HPLC | 41.20% |
| Physical: Loss on Drying Total Ash |
≤5.00% ≤3.00% |
1.98% 1.02% |
| Chemical:Arsenic (As) Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Heavy Metals |
≤2ppm ≤3ppm ≤1ppm ≤0.1ppm ≤10ppm |
0.43ppm 0.36ppm <0.01ppm <0.01ppm <3.00ppm |
| Microbial: Total Plate Count Yeast & Mold E.Coli Salmonella Staphylococcus |
≤1000cfu/g Max ≤100cfu/g Max Negative Negative Negative |
50cfu/g 20cfu/g Conforms Coforms Conforms |
Conclusion Conform to specification.
Storage Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life 2 years when properly stored.
