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Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Plant Part Used: Flower
Processing Method: Extraction
Commonly known as African marigold belonging to the family Asteraceae. Native to Europe, these flowers are available in a wide range of colors. Marigold is cultivated worldwide mainly for commercial purposes. Oleanolic acid glycosides, α-, β-amyrins, Faradiol, Quercetin, Lutein, and Isorhamnetin are the major active components present in this attractive flower. It has a rich content of carotenoids, which are extracted and used in food preparation as a coloring ingredient.It is well known for its medicinal properties and health benefits.
Main Producing Countries |
China, India, Kenya, Mexico and Tanzania
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Product Use |
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The biological source of Marigold is Calendula officinalis.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Beadlet | Organoleptic |
| Color | Orange-orange red | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Particle Size | NLT 100% passing through 20 mesh | USP |
| Tapped bulk density | Between 0.50 g/ml and 0.80 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Untapped bulk density | Between 0.30 to 0.60g/ml | USP<616> |
| Residue on ignition | NMT 2% W/W | USP |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | USP |
| Identification | To comply by HPLC | HPLC |
| Particle Size | NLT 20% passing through 80 mesh | USP |
| Chemical Lutein content | NLT 20% w/w | HPLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 3 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 3000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative/10g | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g | USP<62> |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative/10g | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/10g | USP<62> |
| Coliforms | Negative/10g | USP<62> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Calendula officinalis
Parts Used
Flower
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
Health categoriesDescription
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