Specification :

Tagetes Extract Powder( Marigold extract )
Lutein > 20%
Product Name: Marigold extract Power Country of Origin: P. R. China
Botanic Name: Tagetes erecta L. Type of extraction: Slovent
Extract From Flower Manufacture Date 2009-7-23
Lot Number: RMMEP090725-2 Analysis Date July.24.2009
Quantity: 600kgs Report Date July.24.2009
Analysis Item Specification Result Test Method
Active Ingredeints
Lutein NTL20.0% 21.23% HPLC
Physical Control
Appearance Orange powder Complies Visual
Odor Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Taste Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Bulk Density 45-60g/ 100ml 55g/ 100ml /
Sieve Analysis 100% pass 80 mesh Complies 80 Mesh Screen
Loss on Drying 5% Max 3.17% 5g/ 105oC/ 5hrs
Ash 1% Max 0.41% 2g/ 525oC/ 5hrs
Chemical Control
Ethanol Resides 0.01% Max Complies
Arsenic ( As) NMT 2ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Cadmium( Cd) NMT 1ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Lead ( Pb) NMT 2ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Chlorate ( Cl) NMT 1ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Phosphate Organics NMT 1ppm Complies Gas Chromatography
Heavy Metals 10ppm Max Complies Atomic Absorption
Pesticides Residues Negative Complies Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count 1000cfu/ g Max Complies CP2005
P.aeruginosa Negative Complies CP2005
S. aureus Negative Complies CP2005
Salmonella Negative Complies CP2005
Yeast & Mold 100cfu/ g Max Complies CP2005
E.Coli Negative Negative CP2005
Staphylococcus Negative Complies CP2005
Aflatoxins Negative Negative HPLC
Shelf Life 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.
Storage Store in a well-closed container away from moisture.