Complaint
Okra Extract
Product Name: Hibiscus abelmoschus Extract / Okra Extract
Latin Name: Abelmoschus moschatus Medicus
Plant Source: Seed
Specification: 10:1 20:1;30:1;25% anthocyanins & 45% polyphenols
Appearance: Brown Yellow Powder
Test Method: TLC
Description:
Okra (also known as gumbo), is a tall-growing, warm-season, annual vegetable from the same family as hollyhock, rose of Sharon and hibiscus. The immature pods are used for soups, canning and stews or as a fried or boiled vegetable. The hibiscus look like flowers and upright plant (3 to 6 feet or more in height) has ornamental value for backyard gardens.
Certificate of Analysis:
| Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
| Maker Compound | 25% anthocyanins | Conform | TLC |
| Appearance & Color | Yellow Brown Powder | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used | Seed | Conform | |
| Extract Solvent | Water & Ethanol | Conform | |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.52g/ml | |
| Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.51% | GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 2.25% | GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC(2005 E) |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | <3ppm | AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0ppm | <0.1ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.5ppm | <0.1ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium | <1.0ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤5000cfu/g | <300cfu/g | GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | <100cfu/g | GB4789.15 |
| E. Coli | ≤40MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.1 |
| Packing and Storage | 25kg/drum Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place | ||
| Shelf Life | 3 Year When Stored properly | ||
| Expiration Date | 3 Year | ||
Function:
1. Lower total cholesterol levels, improve digestive health;
2. Improve vision, boost skin health, protect infant health;
3. Prevent certain cancers, strengthen bones, improve cardiovascular health, aid the immune system;
4. L ower blood pressure, and protect heart health.
