Marigold Extract Powder Marigold P.E Lutein Zeaxanthin 127-40-2 144-68-3

Plant Extract Powder Marigold Extract Marigold P.E Lutein Zeaxanthin CAS 127-40-2 144-68-3

Product Description
 

The marigold (Latin name Tagetes erecta L.) is an annual herb of the genus Marigold in the composite family. It is native to Mexico and is distributed throughout China. Marigold is the main raw material for extracting lutein and carotenoid, of which the average yellow pigment content is not less than 12 grams per kilogram, this pigment is a pollution-free natural pigment.

Marigold extract is extracted from flower, and its main effective components are lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein, also known as "plant lutein," is found in nature together with Zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main components of plant pigments such as corn, vegetables, fruits and flowers, and are also the main pigments in the macular area of human retina. In nature, lutein is highest in dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and flowers such as marigolds. The human eye contains a high amount of lutein and zeaxanthin, but these two elements are not manufactured by the human body, must rely on the food containing lutein and zeaxanthin to supplement, if lack of these two elements, the eye will be blind.

Benefits and applications of lutein and zeaxanthin:

1. Antioxidant: It has the effect of antioxidant, can effectively remove excess free radicals in the body, play a role in delaying aging, protecting skin. It can prevent the oxidation of lipid and vitamins in food and is often used in solid foods.

2. Vision protection: It can promote the development of the retina, achieve the role of vision protection, and also to slow the speed of vision decline.

3. Preventing blue light damage to the eyes: ultraviolet light and blue light in the sun into the eyes will produce a large number of free radicals, can promote the occurrence of cataract or macular degeneration. Lutein and zeaxanthin in the macula can filter out blue light, to avoid blue light damage to the eyes, so as to protect the eyes

4. Anti-ultraviolet radiation: if you are often exposed to ultraviolet light in daily life, you can also alleviate it by supplementing lutein and zeaxanthin to avoid the continuous impact of ultraviolet light on the body.
5. With strong coloring ability, they are widely used as natural food coloring agent.

To summarize, marigold extract is widely used in food, feed, cosmetics, medicine and other chemical industry fields, it is an indispensable additive in industrial and agricultural production.