Item | Specification | Test Method | ||
Physical&Chemical Control | ||||
Appearance | Dark brown powder | Visual | ||
Odor&Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic | ||
Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh | 80 Mesh Screen | ||
Identification | Positive | TLC | ||
Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | CP2015 | ||
Ash | ≤5.0% | CP2015 | ||
Heavy Metals | ||||
Heavy Metals | NMT10ppm | Atomic Absorption | ||
Lead(Pb) | NMT3ppm | Atomic Absorption | ||
Arsenic (As) | NMT2ppm | Atomic Absorption | ||
Mercury(Hg) | NMT0.1ppm | Atomic Absorption | ||
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT1ppm | Atomic Absorption | ||
Microbiology Control | ||||
Total Plate Count | NMT10,000cfu/g | CP2015 | ||
Total Yeast & Mold | NMT100cfu/g | CP2015 | ||
E.coli | Negative | CP2015 | ||
Salmonella | Negative | CP2015 | ||
Staphylococcus | Negative | CP2015 | ||
General Status | ||||
GMO Status | Non-GMO | |||
Allergen Status | Allergen Free | |||
Irradiation Status | Non-Irradiation | |||
Packaging&Storage | Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside,25kg/Drum. Keep in cool & dry place. Stay away from strong light and heat. | |||
Shelf Life | Two years if sealed and stored away from strong sun light and heat. |