Marigold Flower Extract

Premium Marigold Flower Extract - Natural Lutein Supplier & Manufacturer

Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry is your reliable manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Marigold Flower Extract. We offer excellent products with modern extraction technology and stringent testing requirements. We have been focused on delivering high purity Lutein extracts since 2001 and have over 20 years of expertise to meet the crucial difficulties of the business. We have invested in a 20,000 square metre state-of-the-art facility with 100,000 level purification workshops and SGS standard laboratories to ensure every batch satisfies worldwide quality benchmarks. We address your exact pain areas such as oxidative instability, poor absorption and variations with formulations. As a Hongda partner, you can select from flexible product formats from oil suspensions to CWS beadlets, all goods backed by extensive Certifications like cGMP, FSSC22000, HALAL and KOSHER for global markets.

Product Introduction

Our product is a premium botanical concentrate from the bright petals of Tagetes erecta L. standardised to give a dependable quantity of Lutein and Zeaxanthin carotenoids. This extract is nature's answer to synthetic pigments and the growing demand for clean-label ingredients in nutraceuticals and feed applications. Using our patented saponification method, the crude oleoresin is converted into highly bioavailable free Lutein forms that your body quickly absorbs. Our extraction process retains the natural isomer profile of Trans-Lutein while removing undesirable impurities, to deliver a product with excellent performance across a variety of formulation matrices from softgels to drinks.

Third Test Report

Independent Verification: We collaborate with internationally recognized testing authorities including SGS and Eurofins to provide complete transparency for your quality assurance needs. These include key parameters that cannot be independently verified by in-house testing.

Pesticide Residue Analysis: Screening for more than 500 chemicals to meet EU and USDA organic requirements, detection limits <0.01 mg/kg for specific pesticides.

Heavy Metals Profile: Lead <1ppm, Arsenic <0.5ppm, Cadmium <0.5ppm and Mercury <0.1ppm by atomic absorption spectrophotometry matching the most stringent pharmaceutical-grade specifications.

Product Specification

Marigold Flower Extract Advantages

Superior Bioavailability: Our micronised particle technique reduces average size to 10-50 microns, considerably improving surface area for better dissolving and absorption in the gastrointestinal system relative to typical crystalline forms.

Oxidative Stability: Proprietary antioxidant coating systems with mixed tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate protect sensitive carotenoid structures from breakdown and provide a 24+ month shelf life under ambient storage.

Formulation Versatility: Available in multiple formats including Oil Suspension (20%), TAB-grade beadlets (5-20%), and CWS powder, allowing seamless integration into your existing production processes without extensive reformulation.

Production Process

Step 1 - Raw Material Selection: We harvest marigold petals exclusively from our certified organic planting bases during peak carotenoid concentration periods.

Step 2 - Solvent Extraction: Fresh petals are extracted with hexane in closed loop systems at controlled temperatures below 60°C.

Step 3 - Saponification: Oleoresin reacts with potassium hydroxide solution to cleave ester bonds and release free Lutein.

Step 4 - Purification: Multi-stage crystallisation eliminates chlorophylls, waxes and residual lipids by temperature-controlled precipitation.

Step 5 - Standardisation: Precise mixing with carrier matrices (maltodextrin, starch or MCT oil) to reach potency specs.

Step 6 - Quality Check: After nitrogen flushed Packaging, the product is subjected to extensive HPLC analysis, microbiological testing and heavy metal screening.

Marigold Flower Extract Application

Vision Health Supplements: The basis for AREDS2 compatible formulas for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Our Direct Compression grade beadlets prevent ‘leaking’ during tableting, while retaining the carotenoid integrity through the compression cycle.

Functional Beverages: CWS technology eliminates the recurring ‘ring phenomenon’ in bottled beverages, providing consistent turbidity and preventing unattractive oil separation at liquid interfaces. This innovation enables the clear labelling of ready-to-drink versions with Lutein content.

Poultry Feed Improvement: For Roche Yolk Colour Fan scores >11 to improve the natural colouration of the grill skin. Saponified forms are deposited directly into egg yolks and tissue without the delays of metabolic conversion, cutting feed costs compared to synthetic alternatives.

Why Choose Us?

Unmatched manufacturing Capacity: With an annual manufacturing capacity of 3,000 tonnes, we can consistently meet demand throughout busy seasons, avoiding the supply chain delays that smaller suppliers face and keeping your production schedules on track.

Vertical Integration Advantage: We own the full value chain from seed to Marigold Flower Extract through our own dedicated planting bases, which guarantees traceability, consistent quality, and competitive price that middlemen cannot match.

Scientific Excellence: With more than 20 professors dedicated to consistently optimising extraction settings and creating new delivery technologies, your products will remain at the technological vanguard of the natural ingredients market.

OEM / ODM Support

Custom Specification Development: Together with your formulation experts, our R&D team develops custom Lutein concentrations, particle sizes and carrier systems that match your manufacturing capabilities and target market needs.

Regulatory papers Support: We supply complete technical dossiers containing allergen declarations, GMO certifications, BSE/TSE statements and country-specific import papers, to help facilitate your product registration processes to global markets.

Flexible MOQ Options: Unlike rigid contract manufacturers, we can offer trial production runs starting from 100kg, allowing you to evaluate market acceptance before committing to major inventory commitments.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between Lutein and Lutein Esters of your product range?

A: Free Lutein is saponified for direct bioavailability which is suitable for nutraceuticals that need quick absorption. Lutein Esters preserve the natural form from marigold flowers, which is the recommended form for feed uses where gastrointestinal enzymes complete conversion naturally.

Q: How can I prevent fading of the colour in my final product formulations?

A. Nitrogen flush at packaging, add antioxidant synergists such as Vitamin E and store in opaque containers with UV blockers. We also offer pre-stabilized grades with improved photostability for demanding applications.

Q: Does your CWS grade dissolve in acidic drinks such as citrus juices?

A: Yes. Our sophisticated micro-encapsulation is stable at pH 3.0-7.0. We do however propose compatibility studies with your specific matrix, since some flavour ingredients may interact with the protective covering over a long period of storage.

Contact Us

Ready to elevate your product formulations with premium Marigold Flower Extract backed by proven quality and reliable supply?

Email: duke@hongdaherb.com