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🌼 Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

📝 General Description

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a vibrant flowering herb widely appreciated for its bright yellow to orange petals and soothing properties. The dried petals and flower heads of Calendula officinalis are commonly used in teas, topical skincare products, and traditional herbal remedies. Calendula is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and skin-healing effects.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Bright yellow to deep orange

Texture: Soft, dried whole or broken petals and flower heads

Odor: Mildly sweet, herbal, and slightly resinous

Taste: Mild, slightly bitter, and earthy

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

Purity: ≥ 98% dried calendula flowers

🧪 Chemical Properties

Flavonoid Content: 0.3%–1.5%

Triterpenoids: Present (e.g., faradiol, calenduladiol)

Essential Oil Content: 0.2%–0.5%

Total Ash: ≤ 10%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.0%

Carotenoids (as colorants): Present (e.g., lutein, beta-carotene)

pH (aqueous extract): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Energy: Approx. 250–290 kcal

Protein: 4–6 g

Fat: 1–2 g

Carbohydrates: 45–55 g

Fiber: 30–35 g

Sugars: < 3 g

Calcium: 100–150 mg

Iron: 2–3 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with European and international food safety and herbal medicine standards

Free from artificial additives, pesticides, and contaminants

Vivid color retention and uniform drying

Non-irradiated and non-GMO

Certified under ISO, HACCP, and GMP standards

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Available in bulk bags, vacuum-sealed pouches, or cartons (as per customer request)

Storage: Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and strong odors

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🌿 Applications

Herbal infusions and teas for soothing effects

Used in ointments, balms, and lotions for wound and skin care

Ingredient in natural cosmetics and hair care products

Added to bath soaks, salves, and healing compresses

Culinary use as a natural garnish or food dye alternative

Traditionally used for menstrual, digestive, and skin-related issues

📞 Contact

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