| Product Name | Marigold extract | Place of Origin | Shaanxi,China |
| Latin Name | Tagetes erectaL | Brand Name | Kennture |
| Part | flowers | Application | Health Food |
| Specification | Lutein ester powders 5%~80%,Lutein ester oil,Lutein Esters CWS Powder 5%, 10% | Certifications | ISO, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL |
| Sample | Sample Available | Payment terms | T/T, L/C, D/A, Paypal |
| MOQ | 1kg | Delivery time | With in 3-5 workdays after payment |
| Packaging | 1KG,25KG Packaging | transportation | EMS, DHL, TNT, UPS, FEDEX, Special Line |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years of Proper Storage | Storage Condition | Store in a cool and dry place |


Lutein esters in marigold extract mainly come from the flowers of Tagetes erecta L., with lutein esters being the primary component, which is a natural carotenoid fatty acid ester.
Lutein esters are typically orange-red powders that are not easily soluble in water but are readily soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons such as chloroform and dichloromethane. They are also soluble in solvents like n-hexane, acetone, ethyl acetate, and ethanol.
- Powder Specifications: Lutein ester powders come in various concentrations ranging from 5% to80% UV, suitable for different application scenarios.
- Oil Suspension Specifications: Lutein ester oil suspensions are available in concentrations such as 15% UV and 20% UV, with different plant oils (e.g., corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil) as carriers.
- Microencapsulated Powder Specifications: Lutein ester microencapsulated powders are available in concentrations of 1% UV, 5% UV, and 10% UV, offering good water solubility and stability.
- Food Industry: Lutein esters can be used as food colorants in frozen desserts, baked goods, convenience rice and noodle products, and beverages. They can also be added as nutritional fortifiers to dairy products, beverages, jelly, and candy to enhance the nutritional value and visual appeal of products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: In the pharmaceutical field, lutein esters can be used to prepare eye health products, such as soft capsules, tablets, and hard capsules containing lutein esters, to help prevent and improve eye diseases.
- Cosmetics Industry: With antioxidant and anti-aging properties, lutein esters can be used in cosmetics to protect the skin from UV damage, delay skin aging, and maintain the elasticity and luster of the skin.
- Feed Industry: Lutein esters can be used as feed colorants for the coloring of poultry eggs, salmon, trout, and shrimp, enhancing the appearance quality of products.