Marigold Extract Zeaxanthin 20%
Ville: LV, Marupe
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance | Orange red fine powder | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies |
Loss on drying | ≤8.00% | 3.58% |
Ash | ≤8.00% | 1.01% |
Particle size | Pass through sieve No.80 ≥95% | Complies |
Density | 0.40–0.70 g/ml | Complies |
Assay (Zeaxanthin) | ≥20.00% | 20.49% |
Heavy Metals
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Heavy metals (total) | ≤10 ppm | Complies |
Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | Complies |
Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | Complies |
Residual Solvents
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Residual Solvents: N-hexane | ≤10 mg/kg | <5 mg/kg |
Microbiological Tests
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Total microbacterial count | ≤10000 CFU/g | Complies |
Yeast & Mould | ≤1000 CFU/g | Complies |
Escherichia coli | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
Packaging & Storage
Packaging | Pack in paper-drums and two food grade poly bags inside. |
Storage | Store in a well closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light |