HYDROLYZED CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT- ▸ Feed pigmenter: Deposits xanthophyll color in poultry skin and egg yolks.
- ▸ Food colorant: Natural yellow-orange coloring.
- ▸ Supplement ingredient: Source of lutein in nutrient formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →This grade is a marigold (Tagetes erecta) extract standardized to 0.5% lutein, a xanthophyll carotenoid (lutein CAS 127-40-2; Tagetes extract CAS 84776-23-8). It is used as a natural yellow-orange colorant, as a xanthophyll pigmenting additive in poultry and egg-yolk feed, and as a nutrient/supplement ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lutein Extract 0.5% Powder?
It is a marigold (Tagetes erecta) extract standardized to 0.5% lutein, a xanthophyll carotenoid (lutein CAS 127-40-2; Tagetes extract CAS 84776-23-8). It is used as a natural yellow-orange colorant, a xanthophyll pigmenting additive in poultry and egg-yolk feed, and a nutrient/supplement ingredient.
What does the 0.5% in lutein extract mean?
The 0.5% denotes the standardized lutein content of the marigold extract powder by weight. Lower-standardization grades like this are typical for feed-pigmenting use, where xanthophyll dosing is calculated from the assayed percentage on the Certificate of Analysis.
What is lutein extract used for in animal feed?
As a xanthophyll pigmenter it deposits yellow-orange color in poultry skin and egg yolks when included in feed. It is also used as a natural yellow-orange food colorant and as a source of lutein in supplement formulations.
What is the source of this lutein extract?
It is extracted from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta), the standard botanical source of commercial lutein. The Tagetes extract carries CAS 84776-23-8 and the lutein carotenoid itself CAS 127-40-2.
Does RawSource supply lutein 0.5% powder in bulk?
RawSource distributes marigold lutein extract powder in bulk for feed, food-colorant, and supplement manufacturers. A Certificate of Analysis confirming lutein assay and a Safety Data Sheet ship with each order; request both with a bulk quote.