| Product and Batch Information |
Product Name: |
Astragalus Root Extract | Country of Origin: |
P.R. China |
Botanic name: |
Astragalus membranaceus | Type of extraction: |
Water/ Grain Alcohol |
Plant Part: |
Root (Dried, 100% Natural) | Active Ingredient: |
Polysacchrides |
Batch: |
ARE40-090421 | Manufacture Date: |
April 21, 2009. |
Extract Ratio: |
Approx. 10 to 1 extract | Analysis Date: |
April 21, 2009. |
Analysis: |
500 kg | Report Date: |
April 26, 2009. |
Analysis |
Specification |
Result |
Test Method |
| Physical Control |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Extract Solvent |
70% Ethanol/ 30% water |
Conforms |
/ |
Appearance |
Fine powder |
Complies |
Visual |
Color |
Brownish Yellow |
Complies |
Visual |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
Organoleptic |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic |
Sieve Analysis |
100% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying |
5% Max |
3,22% |
5g/ 105°C/ 5 hrs |
Solubility |
Good Solubility in Water and grain Alcohol solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
Ash |
5% Max |
3,46% |
2g/ 525°C/ 5 hrs |
| Chemical Control |
Sulphate |
0,5% Max |
Complies |
2g/ 525°C/ 5 hrs |
Insolubles in Ethanol |
10ppm Max |
3,9 ppm |
|
Ethanol Resides |
0,2% Max |
Complies |
|
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2 ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1 ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1 ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Chlorate (Cl) |
NMT 1 ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Phosphate Organics |
NMT 1 ppm |
Conforms |
Gas Chromatography |
Heavy Metals |
10 ppm Max |
Complies |
Atomic Absorption |
Pesticides Residues |
NMT 1 ppm |
Conforms |
Gas Chromatography |
Sterilisation Method |
High Temperature & High Pressure for short time(5"- 10")(Free from Gamma Irradiation). |
GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
| Microbiological Control |
Total Plate Count |
1000 cfu/ g Max |
40 cfu/ g |
|
P.aeruginosa |
Absent |
O.K. |
|
S.aureus |
Absent |
O.K. |
|
Salmonella |
Absent |
O.K. |
|
Yeast & Mold |
50 cfu/ g Max |
12 cfu/ g |
|
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
|
Aristolochic acid |
Absent |
O.K. |
|
PAHS |
Absent |
O.K. |
|
Staphylococcus |
Negative |
Conforms |
|
Clostridium spp |
Negative |
Negative |
|
Aflatoxins |
NMT 0,2 ppb |
Absent |
HPLC |
| Packing and Storage |
Packing |
Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. |
Storage |
Store in well-closed container away from moisture. |
Shelf life |
3 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
Expiration Date |
April 20, 2012. |
| This C of A format refer to 1999 National Nutrition Foods Association -- USA |
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