Marigold Extract Powder

Marigold Extract Powder is produced from the flowers of Tagetes erecta L., a member of the Asteraceae family. Unlike ordinary ground marigold flower powder, this commercial extract is standardized by its carotenoid marker and supplied as a yellow to orange-yellow fine powder for controlled formulation use.

Essencefield supplies 20% and 80% lutein grades measured by HPLC. The lower-concentration material provides greater powder volume for conventional blending and premix applications, while the high-assay grade reduces ingredient loading where formula space and active density are important.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0443 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Flower Extracts Tags: Carotenoids, Eye Health, Food Coloring, Lutein, Marigold, Tagetes erecta, Xanthophylls

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The commercial identity of this ingredient is defined by three attributes: Tagetes erecta flower source, concentrated xanthophyll carotenoids, and a declared lutein assay. This distinguishes the extract from non-standardized marigold flower powder, which retains a broader botanical matrix without a defined marker concentration. For procurement and quality teams, this provides a measurable basis for raw-material qualification and formulation input.

The two concentration grades serve different formulation priorities. The lower-assay material provides more physical volume for weighing and distribution through conventional dry blends, while the concentrated grade delivers four times the nominal marker content per unit weight. Grade selection therefore affects ingredient loading, premixing requirements, formula space and scale-up handling rather than simply representing a difference in assay percentage.

The powder has a characteristic yellow-orange color and limited water solubility. In aqueous systems, dispersion rather than true dissolution is the primary formulation consideration. Carotenoid stability also makes unnecessary exposure to strong light, oxygen and excessive processing heat undesirable during ingredient handling and finished-product manufacture.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

The extract can be incorporated into capsule and tablet formulas where marker input is calculated from the declared assay. Higher-concentration material requires accurate weighing and effective premixing when used at low inclusion levels.

Powder Blends & Premixes

The lower-assay grade provides greater material volume for distribution through dry blends. Mixing sequence, sieve compatibility, flow and visual color uniformity should be evaluated during pilot production.

Gummies & Functional Foods

Its strong yellow-orange pigment profile is relevant to both ingredient appearance and finished-product color. Formulators should evaluate pigment distribution, processing temperature and carotenoid retention through the manufacturing cycle.

Beverage & Suspension Systems

Standard powder is not freely water-soluble. Beverage development should therefore focus on wetting, suspension behavior and sedimentation rather than expecting complete dissolution.

Lipid-Based Formulations

The carotenoid profile is compatible with lipid-oriented formulation approaches. Softgel and oil-based projects should evaluate dispersion, physical stability and compatibility with the selected carrier system.

Typical Specifications

Item	Commercial Specification
Product Name	Marigold Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Tagetes erecta L.
Botanical Family	Asteraceae
Plant Part	Flower
Ingredient Type	Standardized botanical extract
Product Form	Fine powder
Primary Marker	Lutein
Available Grades	20% · 80%
Analytical Method	HPLC
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Standard Particle Size Option	80 mesh
Carrier Formats	Carrier-free · Carrier-supported
Water Behavior	Limited water solubility
Standard Shelf Life	24 months
Commercial Positioning	Standardized carotenoid ingredient

Lutein & Carotenoid Profile

Lutein belongs to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids and serves as the defining analytical marker for this extract. The compound has CAS No. 127-40-2, molecular formula C40H56O2, and molecular weight of approximately 568.9 g/mol. These are reference properties of the marker compound rather than the chemical identity of the complete botanical extract.

Marigold flowers contain a broader xanthophyll profile in which related carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, may occur. Commercial specifications should therefore distinguish a lutein-standardized extract from separately defined zeaxanthin ingredients, lutein ester products, beadlets, water-dispersible powders and oil suspensions.

Free lutein, lutein esters and total carotenoids are different analytical concepts. Maintaining the same analyte definition and HPLC reporting basis from qualification sample through repeat commercial orders is important for meaningful lot comparison.

Technical & Quality Considerations

HPLC assay is the principal quantitative control for the standardized grades. Raw-material evaluation should compare the ordered concentration using the same analytical basis rather than relying on powder color or assuming that different carotenoid specifications are interchangeable. Chromatographic measurement is particularly important when qualifying alternative lots or suppliers.

Physical behavior is influenced by powder format, particle size and carrier system. The ingredient’s pronounced color makes distribution visually apparent in many dry blends, while limited aqueous solubility can lead to wetting and sedimentation challenges in liquid systems. Exposure to light, oxygen and excessive heat should be controlled during handling and processing because carotenoid stability can affect finished-product performance.

Concentration also changes scale-up requirements. On a nominal assay basis, delivering 10 mg lutein requires about 50 mg of a 20% grade or 12.5 mg of an 80% grade. The concentrated material reduces formula loading but increases the importance of accurate weighing and blend distribution. Geometric dilution or a validated premix step can improve uniformity in low-inclusion dry formulations.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.