Description
Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Extraction
Cranberry extract is derived from the fruit of the cranberry plant. The extract is concentrated to provide specific bioactive compounds, with a focus on proanthocyanidins.
The “1% Proanthocyanidins” designation indicates that the powder is standardized to contain 1% of proanthocyanidins, which are a group of polyphenolic compounds. Proanthocyanidins are a type of flavonoid with antioxidant properties. They are found in various plant foods, including cranberries, and are associated with several health benefits.
Biological source: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Shelf Life: 24months
Plant part used: Berry
Country Of Origin: China
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Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis |
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Description |
Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Purple |
Organoleptic |
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Odor |
Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
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Mesh size |
NLT 95% passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w |
USP<731> |
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Total ash |
NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Assay (Proanthocyanidin) | NLT 1% |
UV |
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Total Heavy Metals |
NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 3 ppm |
USP<232> |
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Arsenic |
NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm |
USP<232> |
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Cadmium |
NMT 1 ppm |
USP<232> |
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Microbiology Test |
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| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g |
USP<61> |
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Yeast & Mold |
NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative |
USP<62> |
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Salmonella |
Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
USP<62> |
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Negative |
USP<62> |
