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food grade marigold oleoresin

Shandong Tianyin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. [China]

Natural pigment that widely used for adding color to food, cosmetic, tobacco, medicine. Product conform to standards of FAO/WHO

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°C temperature or above and becomes into viscous liquid at 40°C 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 remain(N-hexane)	≤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.

food grade marigold oleoresin