Specification :

Specification: Polyphenols 4% ; Cichoric acid 2% , 4% .

Assay: COA

Analysis Item Specification Result Test Method
Active Ingredeints
Chicoric Acid 4.00% 4.06% HPLC
Physical Control
Identification Positive Complies TLC
Appearance Yellow to Brown Fine Powder Complies Visual
Odor Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Taste Characteristic Complies Organoleptic
Sieve Analysis 100% pass 80 mesh Complies 120 Mesh Screen
Loss on Drying 8% Max 3.60% 5g/ 105oC/ 5hrs
Sulphated Ash 10% Max Complies 2g/ 525oC/ 5hrs
Extract Carrier None None
Chemical Control
Solvents Resides 0.05% Max Complies
Arsenic ( As) NMT 1.0ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Cadmium( Cd) NMT0.05ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Mercury ( Hg) NMT0.02ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Lead ( Pb) NMT 1.0ppm Complies Atomic Absorption
Heavy Metals 10ppm Max Complies Atomic Absorption
Pesticides Residues Negative Negative Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count 1000cfu/ g Max 150cfu/ g CP2005
Salmonella Negative Negative CP2005
Yeast & Mold 100cfu/ g Max 10cfu/ g CP2005
E.Coli Negative Negative CP2005
Staphylococcus Negative Negative CP2005
Aflatoxins NMT 0.2ppb Negative HPLC
Packing and Storage
Packing 25kg/ drum , Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
Storage Store in a well-closed container away from moisture.
Shelf Life 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.