Marigold oleoresin

Marigold oleoresin is refined from fresh marigold flower under the

processes of fermentation, precritical extraction, concentration and

other crafts. Its main components are oils and wax existed in plants

and various carotenes mainly like lutein.

Application: Natural pigment that widely used for adding color to food,

cosmetic, tobacco, medicine and animal feed industries.

Characteristics: Wax-like dark brown solid, intenerated under heat,turns

into paste at 30℃ temperature or above and becomes into viscous liquid

at 40℃ or above, soluble in vegetable oils and organic solvents like

ethanol and hexane. Insoluble in water.

Quality Index:

	Feed Grade	Food Grade
Xanthophylls	100-200g/kg	100-200g/kg
Antiform xanthophylls	≥75%	/
Solvants remainï¼ÂˆN-hexaneï¼Â‰	≤1%	≤25mg/kg
Ethoxycarbonyl-quinoline	≤1%	/
Lead	≤30mg/kg	≤30mg/kg
Arsenic	≤3mg/kg	≤3mg/kg

The product quality index is in line with the relevant standards of FAO/WHO.

Packages: packed in iron drum with epoxy resin paint inside, 180kg/drum,

or according to the customers’requirements.

Storage and validity: Protect from light and heat. Store in cool, dry and

airproof conditions. Validity period is 24 months.