Marigold
Colour |
| DESCRIPTION |
Marigold colour is produced by further processing
and formulation of Marigold extract obtained by
solvent extraction of dried flowers of Aztec Marigold
(Tagetes erecta: Family: Compositae)
The principal colouring pigment is Lutein. |
| FORMULATIONS |
Available in a wide range of water soluble as
well as oil soluble formulations with pigment strength
as per requirement. It is available in both liquid
and powder forms. |
| COLOUR STRENGTH |
Ranging from 0.5% to 10% Xanthophylls. |
| COLOUR APPEARANCE |
Dark yellow. Can be combined with other natural
colours to give a range of colour shades. |
| ANTI - OXIDANT |
Not Applicable |
| SOLUBILITY |
Not Applicable |
| USAGE LEVEL |
1000 to 10000 ppm depending on colour shade and
strength required for end use. |
| STABILITY |
Fair heat stability but sensitive to day light.
Preferably used in products not exposed to direct
sunlight. |
| Microbiological
profile |
| Total bacterial count |
Less than 10000 cfu/gm |
| Yeast and moulds |
Less than 100/gm |
| E.coli |
Absent |
| Salmonella typhi |
Absent |
| LOD(powder) |
Less than 5.0% |
| STORAGE CONDITIONS & USE |
Store in a cool dark & dry place preferably
airconditioned, avoiding direct sunlight or other
strong sources of light and humidity. Use entire
contents in single use where possible. Otherwise
replace cap tightly after every use. Liquid colours
should be shaken well or stirred before use. |
| SHELF LIFE |
Under recommended storage conditions, shelf life
is 6 months for powders and 12 months for liquids.
|
| PACKAGING |
1 kg, 5kg,20kg HDPE containers for liquids. Double
polylined fibre drums for powders. |
