Marigold Flower Extract Powder

What is marigold extract powder for poultry?

Feed grade marigold flower extract powder  is a pure natural feed additive which is mixed with lutein resin after saponification and adding carrier, made in China lutein powder 2%,5%,10%,20%,90% price.

Natural marigold flower extract powder poultry cannot synthesize lutein by themselves. lutein in feed is the main source of skin color. the rate of lutein entering the blood peaked after 12 hours (Hamilton). It takes 10-15 days for broilers to show yellow on their skin from the beginning of eating lutein. therefore, lutein additives are generally carried out in the middle and late stage of broiler breeding.

Best marigold extract lutein 10-12mg / kg, and the color of chicken feet and shins can reach roche color fan (rycf value) 4-5 degrees. if corn gluten powder or leaf powder is added to the diet, the content of lutein can reach 20mg / kg and the color can reach more than 6 degrees. when the level of lutein in the diet was 58.36 mg / kg, it could significantly improve the fat color of feet, shins, carcass and abdomen.

Marigold Flower Extract Powder 2% 3% 4% 5% Lutein Specification

How much lutein is in one egg?

Marigold flower extract powder how to use: pre-mix before other feeds to be mixed. recommended dosage: during daily feeding period, take the 2% product of feed-grade lutein powder as an example, add 1-3 kg per ton of feed as needed. It is generally set to 1.5 kg, and can be adjusted to 3-4 kg in summer. when added to the feed, the dosage is 1-2 kg for broiler chickens, 2-3 kg for bred chickens, 1-3 kg for laying hens, and 1-3 kg for aquatic products such as yellow croaker and shrimp. or add according to the user's own proportioning needs.

Marigold Extract Benefits for Poultry

1. Enhances Egg Yolk Color
Marigold extract is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, natural carotenoids that intensify yolk pigmentation, giving eggs a vibrant golden-yellow color preferred in most markets.

2. Improves Skin and Shank Pigmentation
Commonly used in broiler diets to achieve uniform yellow pigmentation in skin and shanks, which boosts consumer acceptance and market value.

3. Supports Eye Health
The high lutein content helps protect the eyes from oxidative damage, supporting vision development and long-term eye health in poultry.

4. Acts as a Natural Antioxidant
Marigold extract helps reduce oxidative stress, improving immunity and reducing inflammation-especially helpful during heat stress conditions.

5. Boosts Immune Function
Carotenoids and flavonoids in marigold enhance immune response, leading to better disease resistance and improved flock performance.

6. Promotes Growth and Feed Efficiency
Studies show marigold supplementation can improve:

• Feed intake
• FCR (feed conversion ratio)
• Body weight gain

This is partly due to better nutrient absorption and enhanced gut health.

7. Natural and Safe Colorant
Marigold extract is a clean-label, natural pigment, making it a preferred alternative to synthetic pigments like apoester and canthaxanthin.

Marigold Extract Side Effects for Poultry

Marigold extract is generally very safe for poultry and widely used as a natural pigment. However, a few side effects may occur if dosage is too high:

1. Over-pigmentation

Excessive inclusion can cause too-dark yolk color or overly yellow skin/shanks, which may be undesirable in some markets.

2. Reduced Feed Intake (rare)

Very high doses may slightly reduce feed palatability in some flocks due to its strong natural aroma.

3. Liver Stress (only at extreme doses)

Studies show that extremely high carotenoid levels-far above normal feed usage-may cause mild liver stress due to pigment accumulation.

4. Cost Inefficiency

Not a biological side effect, but overusing marigold extract raises feed cost without added benefit.

Marigold flower extract powder where to buy?

Marigold flower extract powde manufacturer, marigold extract price, we can provide 10-30 grams of free samples, US warehouse has a regular stock of 100kg of each month for the market of the global. certificate of analysis (COA), MSDS, specification sheet, pricing quotation is obtainable upon your request.

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