Hangzhou Greenthink Bio-technology Co.,Ltd

English Name: Marigold Flower Extract/Zeaxanthin powder

Latin Name: Tagetes eracta L

Active Ingredient:Lutein,Zeaxanthin

Used Part:Flower

Extraction Type:Solvent Extraction

Specification:  Zeaxanthin 5%

Appearance: Orange Yellow Fine Powder

Particle Size:95%Through 80 mesh

CAS No: 127-40-2

Testing Method: HPLC,UV

Marigold, also called Aztec marigold, is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America.It was cultivated by the Aztecs for medicinal, ceremonial and decorative purposes.Now Marigold flowders are the mainly sources of zeaxanthin in the market. he marigold extract is heated to increase flowability and then purified to remove the fatty acids commonly found in marigold extract and produces crystalline lutein and zeaxanthin.Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature.It is important in the xanthophyll cycle.It is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, and many other plants their characteristic color.Animals derive zeaxanthin from a plant diet.Zeaxanthin is one of the two primary xanthophyll carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye.Zeaxanthin supplements are typically taken on the supposition of supporting eye health.As a food additive, zeaxanthin is a food dye.

Function:

1.Anticancer effect: zeaxanthin can reduce the occurrence of cancer and preventing diffuse of cancer cell. It have the usage of anti-tumor and enhance immune function.

2.Prevention of cardiovascular disease: zeaxanthin can significantly reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction and help slow down the process of arteriosclerosis. It has a vasodilator function can improve retinal blood circulation and promote the supply of nutrients ,can prevent the occurrence of a disease caused by the human body due to organ aging, and prevention of cell aging.

3.Cataract prevention: Marigold extract zeaxanthin protect our eyesight, cure retina injury caused by light, and prevent cataract, AMD and blindness caused by AMD. Prevent the physiological structure and function of the eye mutation.

Application

1.Food preservatives: zeaxanthin is an ideal natural food preservative for prolonging the freshness of food.Zeaxanthin is often used in solid food.

2.Natural coloring agent: zeaxanthin is approved as edible pigment by many countries such as Europe and America because of its strong coloring ability as a natural food coloring agent

3.New beverage:In pharmaceutical field,applied in vision care products to alleiate visual fatigue, reduce incidence of AMD, retinitispigmentosa(RP),cataract,retinopathy,myopia,floaters, and glaucoma. And it has the function of cardiovascular disease.

4.Breeding feed: the high dosage of lutein in the feed makes the egg yolk of poultry and eggs yellow-green, and the meat of poultry is yellow-red and can be well deposited in the meat of poultry.

5.Cosmetics industry: zeaxanthin also has the function of protecting skin, delaying senescence and reducing lipofuscin formation. Applied in cosmetics field, lutein is used to reduce age pigment of people. In cosmetics, applied as whitening,anti-wrinkle and UV protection.