Marigold Extract Powder

The active ingredient in the Marigold Extract Powder produced by our company is lutein. Lutein coexists with 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 in the macula of the human retina. In nature, lutein is highest in dark green leafy vegetables such as cabbage, kale, and spinach, as well as flowers such as calendula and marigold. In the human body, lutein and zeaxanthin constitute the main pigments in the center of the retina where vision is most sensitive. While lutein is not regarded as an essential food, research has demonstrated that it is important for preserving normal vision and preventing conditions of the eyes, including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Foods or dietary supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin are necessary to complement them, as the human body cannot synthesize them. The absence of these two components will result in blindness. The food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as other areas of the chemical and food industries, employ marigold extract extensively. It is a crucial addition to industrial and agricultural production, helping to improve the final product's color.

Here are some health benefits and applications of Marigold Extract Powder for your reference as below:

★ Prevent obesity-related diseases

Marigold extract lutein can inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of pre-adipocytes and play a lipid-lowering role. Specifically, it inhibits the activity of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ), a transcription factor responsible for activating adipocytes. The activation of PPARγ can downregulate the expression of inflammatory factors such as TNF-α, LP, and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and induce the expression of adiponectin (a fat factor that makes the liver and muscles sensitive to insulin), thereby regulating insulin sensitivity, intervening in adipocyte differentiation, and playing a lipid-lowering role.

★ Improve the visual function

Lutein is the main carotenoid in the retinal macula. It can filter blue light entering the human retina to a certain extent, effectively reduce visual damage, and inhibit the activity of oxygen free radicals to prevent oxygen free radicals from damaging visual cells. The exact cause of AMD is still unclear, and it may be related to factors such as genetics, long-term light damage, metabolism, and nutritional dysfunction. Marigold flower extract lutein can improve the early functional abnormalities of the central retina in patients with early AMD.

★ Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Marigold extract lutein has good antioxidant capacity and can effectively inhibit the oxidative stress response in the process of atherosclerosis, thereby reducing inflammatory response and reducing oxidative damage to tissue cells. The higher the intake of lutein and the higher the level of lutein in the blood or adipose tissue, the lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

★ Reduce UV-induced skin damage

Marigold extract lutein has antioxidant and lipoxygenase-inhibiting functions, which can reduce erythema, aging, and skin burns caused by UV exposure to the skin.

★ Coloring egg yolks, poultry, and chicken feed

Marigold flower extract lutein has strong coloring power and can increase the hatching of eggs and the reproduction rate of poultry. Lutein is a natural pigment with no side effects that can color egg yolks, poultry, and chicken feed. Because its safety and nutritional functions meet market demand, it is widely used in feed coloring in various countries.

At present, there are mainly the following extraction methods for marigold extract lutein:

★ Supercritical Co2 Extraction

Using supercritical CO2 to extract lutein from marigold is a method in which marigold flowers are fermented, dried, and crushed as raw materials, ethanol is used as an entrainer, and marigold extract is extracted with supercritical CO2. The marigold flower extract is saponified with potassium hydroxide to finally obtain a water-soluble natural edible pigment lutein resin. The lutein obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction has no solvent residue, reduces the toxicity to the human body and the pollution to the environment during the extraction process, and uses CO2 gas, which is cheap, easy to obtain, non-toxic, safe, low-cost, easy to separate, and fast in extraction.

★ Solvent Extraction

The process mainly includes raw material pretreatment, crushing, extraction, filtration, concentration, drying, etc. The solvent used varies according to the pigment and raw material. Generally, tetrahydrofuran is used for treatment.

★ Enzyme-assisted Extraction

The enzyme-assisted extraction method uses cellulase to treat the cell wall of marigold and other plants with high lutein content, destroying the structure of the cell wall so that the organic solvent can quickly enter the cell for easy extraction. Enzyme-assisted extraction can improve the extraction rate of lutein because the enzyme medium is active.

As an experienced and skilled manufacturer and supplier, we pledge to produce and offer our global customers superior herbal extracts (powder, oil, liquid, etc.) that are safe and have a high bioavailability. Due to our several international certifications, including ISO, FDA, Kosher, Halal, FSMA, BRC, and others, we can ensure that the final herbal extracts we sell adhere to strict standards and regulations regarding potency, quality, and purity.

Because of our complete compliance with the aforementioned international certifications, our clients worldwide can be certain of the safety, effectiveness, and high bioavailability of the herbal extracts we offer. When clients seek to collaborate with an outstanding and dependable provider of premium herbal extracts, our commitment to the aforementioned certifications offers them peace of mind.

Throughout the whole production process, we employ several exacting and rigorous procedures to ensure that our herbal extracts live up to these high standards. At every step of the process, from purchasing raw materials to investing in state-of-the-art production equipment, our dedication to ensuring the potency, purity, and quality of our herbal extracts is apparent.

With cutting-edge production equipment, comprehensive inspection devices, advanced purification systems, and a qualified workforce, we ensure the production of high-quality herbal extracts. By prioritizing excellence in every aspect of the production process, we strive to meet customer expectations, maintain product reliability, and contribute to the advancement of the global phytochemical industry.

Marigold Extract Powder has a wide range of market applications, covering health products, food, cosmetics, and agriculture.

★ Health products

As a hot-selling health product, marigold extract lutein has a growing market. In recent years, the market size of health foods containing lutein has continued to grow, with sales exceeding 1 billion yuan last year, a year-on-year increase of nearly 70%. Consumers' pursuit of lutein products reflects their concern for eye health and eye protection.

★ Food

Marigold flower extract lutein is also widely used in the food field, including beverages, dairy products, baked goods, condiments, etc. For example, adding marigold extract to beverages not only provides a bright yellow color to the product but also gives it a natural health function, helping to protect eye health and reduce eye fatigue. Marigold extract is also widely used in dairy products, baked goods, and condiments, increasing the nutritional value and attractive appearance of the product.‌

★ Cosmetics and agriculture

The application of marigold flower extract lutein in cosmetics and agriculture is also gradually increasing. ‌In cosmetics, lutein is used as an antioxidant and whitening ingredient, giving products anti-aging and whitening effects. ‌In the agricultural field, lutein is used as a plant growth regulator to improve plant stress resistance and yield. ‌

★ Market Trends

‌With the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, the marigold extract lutein market still has a large room for development. ‌In the future, the innovation and development of lutein products will be more important, including the research and development of new products, combining with other ingredients to exert nutritional value, etc. ‌

If you are interested in our high-grade marigold extract, please feel free to contact us at shaw@inhealthnature.com.

Our company is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to BOTANICAL EXTRACTS research, development, production, and marketing. We were established in 2014 and are located in Xi'an. Our manufacturing plant covers an area of about 15,000 square meters. Our total production capacity per year is more than 300 tons. We had already passed FDA, HALAL, Kosher, and ISO certificates. Additionally, we also have industry advantages as below:

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