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【Name of Product】Marigold P.E.
【Latin Name】Tagetes erecta L.
【Plant Origin and Distribution】
    
Marigold belongs to compositae family and tagetes erecta. It is an annual herb, the flowering period is from Augest to September. It is originating in Mexico. In china, widely planted in Heilungkiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Yunnan , etc.
【Part of Used】Flower
【Active Ingredients】Xanthophyll, Zeaxanthin, Xanthophyl fatty acid ester 
【CAS No.】127-40-2 (Xanthophyll), 144-68-3(Zeaxanthin)
【Specification Available】HPLC/UV 5%-90%, 5%-75%(Xanthophyl fatty acid ester)
【Characteristic】
Appearance: Orange powder/ Deep red powder(Xanthophyl fatty acid ester)
 
Odor: Characteristic
Molecular Formula: C40H5602
Molecular Weight: 568.87
Structural Formula:
 
【Main Function】
1. Protect our eyesight, play an important protective role to the yellow spot of retina, when lack of xanthophyll will lead to macular degeneration and vision blurred, then deterioration of eyesight;
2. Antioxidant, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and cancer;
 3. Postpone early period of atherosclerosis process;
4. Inhibit various of cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
【Application】
1. Applied in food field, as a kind of natural colorant, which will add color for goods;
2. Applied in health product field, xanthophyll can replenishes nourients for eyes, protect the retina;
3. Applied in cosmetics field, also used to reduce age pigment of people.
           
【Shelf Life】2 Years
【Storage】Store in cool and dry place
【Packing】25Kg/Fiber Drum, double plastic bag inside, with carton outside. 1Kg/Bag, aluminum foil bag vacuum packing.
COA: No
 Product Spectrum: No