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Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata 
Plant Part Used: Resins 
Processing Method: Extraction 
also known as Indian frankincense, salai guggul, or shallaki belongs to the family Burseraceae. It is native to hot regions of India. The major active components of these resins are monoterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes, tetracyclic triterpenic acids, and important pentacyclic triterpenic acids i.e. β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid, and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid. This resin is a good source of antioxidants. It is well known for its health benefits. 
Product Spec 
Biological source: Boswellia serrata L. 
Shelf Life: 36months 
Plant part used: Resin 
Country Of Origin: China 

 

Items 

Specification 

Test Methods 

Physical Analysis 

   
Description  Powder 

Organoleptic 

Color 

Off white  Organoleptic 
Odor  Characteristic 

Organoleptic 

Taste 

Characteristic  Organoleptic 
Mesh size  100% passes through #80 mesh 

USP<786> 

Loss on drying 

NMT 5.0% w/w  USP<731> 
Total ash  NMT 5.0% w/w 

USP<561> 

Pesticide residue 

USP<561>Standard  Meet USP<561> 
Solvent Residue  Negative 

USP 

Extract Solvent 

Water  / 
Total Heavy Metals  NMT 10 ppm 

USP<231> 

Lead 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Arsenic  NMT 1 ppm 

USP<232> 

Mercury 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Cadmium  NMT 0.5 ppm 

USP<232> 

Microbiology Test 

   
Total Plate Count  NMT 100,000 cfu/g 

USP<61> 

Yeast & Mold 

NMT 1000 cfu/g  USP<61> 
E. Coli  Absent 

USP<62> 

Salmonella 

Absent 

USP<62> 


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FAQs

Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata 
Plant Part Used: Resins 
Processing Method: Extraction 
also known as Indian frankincense, salai guggul, or shallaki belongs to the family Burseraceae. It is native to hot regions of India. The major active components of these resins are monoterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes, tetracyclic triterpenic acids, and important pentacyclic triterpenic acids i.e. β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid, and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid. This resin is a good source of antioxidants. It is well known for its health benefits. 
Product Spec 
Biological source: Boswellia serrata L. 
Shelf Life: 36months 
Plant part used: Resin 
Country Of Origin: China 
 

Items 

Specification 

Test Methods 

Physical Analysis 

   
Description  Powder 

Organoleptic 

Color 

Off white  Organoleptic 
Odor  Characteristic 

Organoleptic 

Taste 

Characteristic  Organoleptic 
Mesh size  100% passes through #80 mesh 

USP<786> 

Loss on drying 

NMT 5.0% w/w  USP<731> 
Total ash  NMT 5.0% w/w 

USP<561> 

Pesticide residue 

USP<561>Standard  Meet USP<561> 
Solvent Residue  Negative 

USP 

Extract Solvent 

Water  / 
Total Heavy Metals  NMT 10 ppm 

USP<231> 

Lead 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Arsenic  NMT 1 ppm 

USP<232> 

Mercury 

NMT 0.5 ppm  USP<232> 
Cadmium  NMT 0.5 ppm 

USP<232> 

Microbiology Test 

   
Total Plate Count  NMT 100,000 cfu/g 

USP<61> 

Yeast & Mold 

NMT 1000 cfu/g  USP<61> 
E. Coli  Absent 

USP<62> 

Salmonella 

Absent 

USP<62> 

  • what mesh sizes can you provide for boswellia extract powder?
    Suitable Mesh size can be determined based on its end application. We can provide Boswellia extract powder with various mesh sizes ranging from 40-80 mesh. 
  • What is the Moisture content in boswellia extract powder that you provide?
    Boswellia extract powder that we provide has moisture content below 5%. The Moisture content of the product facilitates the growth of micro-organisms in the product which increases the risk of biological hazards. Moisture content below 5% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and in turn, enhances shelf life. 
  • Is this boswellia extract sterilized?
    In order to maintain food safety and prevent any kind of contamination. Boswellia extract that we provide is sterilized by a high-temperature sterilization method. 
  • What is the plant part used in this extract?
     The plant part used in this extract is gum resin.  
  • What is the country of origin of boswellia extract that you provide
    As this is found in different parts of the world, we can provide Boswellia from different countries. Generally, we provide Boswellia serrata extract of Indian origin. 
  • Boswellia serrata is found in which parts of world?
    It is found in South Asia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. The plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan. 
  • What is the concentration of boswellic acid in this extract?
    We provide Boswellia serrata extract with 65% of boswellic acid in it assayed by the titrimetric method. 
  • What are the other names of boswellia serrata?
     Boswellia serrata is also called Indian frankincense. It is also known as Salai guggul, Indian olibanum, and Sallaki in Sanskrit. 
  • Is Boswellia Extract GMO-free?
    Genetically modified organisms may pose challenging risks to food safety. We do not accept Strawberry Powder from the farms and facilities where GMO crops are grown and processed. 
  • How do you qualify Boswellia Extract powder based on heavy metal and why?
    Heavy metals when consumed more than their limit may be very harmful to health. Considering the safety of consumers, We test total heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium in our products. These heavy metals by several studies are found to be toxic for human consumption beyond certain limits and are known carcinogens. We also ensure that our product complies with California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels. Hence, it’s safe for human consumption. 

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