Food Grade 10% Lutein Marigold Extract / Tagetes Erecta Extract

Product Description

Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract

Marigold Extract. The main effective components of marigold extract are lutein and zeaxanthin, which belong to carotenoid. It is not only an important natural pigment, but also an excellent antioxidant. It is also the main component that constitutes the macula area of human retina.

[Product name]: Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract:

[English name]:Tagetes Erecta Extract:

[Latin name]:Tagetes Erecta L.

[Product Specification]:Natural 10% 20% 40% 70% Lutein 

[Product traits]: Orange powder

[Detection method]: TLC/HPLC/UV

[Extraction source]: Flower

[Main uses]: 

Detection method: Thin layer chromatography/HPLC/UV
Packaging: aluminum foil bag or cardboard barrel
Shelf life: 2 4 monthes

Active ingredients: Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract:

Marigold (Marigold) is the main raw material for extracting lutein and carotenoid, in which the content of yellow pigment is no less than 12 grams per kilogram on average, and this pigment is a pollution-free natural pigment.

Lutein, also known as "plant lutein", exists together with zeaxin (Zeaxanthin) in nature. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main components of plant pigments such as corn, vegetables, fruits and flowers, and are also the main pigments that constitute the retinal macula area of human eyes. In nature, lutein has the highest content in dark green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, kale, spinach and flowers such as Marigold and marigold. However, human eyes contain a high amount of lutein and zeaxanthin, but these two elements cannot be produced by human body and must be supplemented by foods containing lutein and zeaxanthin, without these two elements, the eyes will become blind.

Flowchart of Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract::

Marigold Extract is an international common name and is called "Marigold lutein ointment" in China ". Its processing technology mainly adopts subcritical biotechnology for Low Temperature leaching. Firstly, the Marigold flowers are picked and then fermented and granulated. Then, the Marigold particles are fed into the extraction tank. After subcritical biotechnology low-temperature leaching and mixed oil evaporation, the Marigold Extract (Marigold lutein ointment) can be obtained.

Functions of Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract:

Lutein and other carotenoids are considered antioxidant. Antioxidant can prevent cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are by-products with destructive effects in normal metabolism. Free radicals in the body will rob electrons of other molecules and damage cells and genes. This process is called oxidation.

Application of Natural 10% Lutein Food Grade Tagetes Erecta Extract:
Studies have shown that lutein intake can protect retina from light hazards, help delay eye aging, degeneration, pathological changes and reduce the incidence of eye diseases.. With the development of the global aging trend, the high incidence of macula lesions and cataract in the elderly, coupled with the booming eye care market, the international market shows great demand for marigold extract.

In recent years, the Marigold Extract has maintained a stable growth, and its main driving factor is the market demand of lutein. PersistenceMarketResearch survey data show that the vision health supplement market will reach 2.85 billion US dollars in 2024, this has pushed the lutein market forward to a certain extent.

Marigold Extract is widely used in food, feed, medicine and other food industry and chemical industry fields. It plays an important role in improving the color and luster of products and is an indispensable additive in industrial and agricultural production.