Black Currant Extract: Anthocyanins 10%, 25% by HPLC

Black Currant Extract
Botanical Source: Ribes nigrum L.
Plant Part Used: Berry
CAS No.: 68606-81-5
Specification: Anthocyanins 10%, 25% by HPLC.

Descriptions:
Black Currant is a small perennial shrub, a species of the Ribes berry that grows in the central and northern part of Europe. It has a characteristic aroma due to which it can be distinguished from the other currant berries. This shrub is also known for the French "cassis" that it has. The black currant berries are dark purple in color. It is an edible berry, and it grows to a height of about two meters high in the woody branches. It is known as "Munakka" in Hindi.

Functions:
Delay body-aging, improve body immunity;
Significant anti-inflammatory activity;
Anti-oxidation, improving immunity;
Anti-cancer and preventing cancer;
Help lower serum cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Maintain eye health, promote the blood microcirculation of eye, alleviate eyestrain.

Analysis Items		Specifications	Results		Methods used
Identification		Positive	Conforms		TLC
Appearance		Fine Brown Powder	Conforms		Visual test
Odor & Taste		Characteristic	Conforms		Organoleptic test
Bulk Density		40-50g/100ml	Conforms		ASTM D1895B
Particle Size		NLT 99% through 80 mesh	Conforms		AOAC 973.03
Solubility		Good soluble in alcoholic	Conforms		Visual
Assay		NLT 5% Total flavones	5.09%		UV-VIS
Loss on Drying		NMT 5.0%	3.51%		USP
Ash Content		NMT 5.0%	1.15%		2g /525ºC /3hrs
Extract Solvents		Grain Alcohol & water	Conforms		/
Solvent Residues		NMT 0.01%	Conforms		GC
Excipients		None	Conforms		/
Heavy Metals		NMT 20ppm	Conforms		Atomic Absorption
Arsenic (As)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		Atomic Absorption
Lead (Pb)		NMT 2ppm	Conforms		Atomic Absorption
Cadmium (Cd)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		Atomic Absorption
Mercury(Hg)		NMT 1ppm	Conforms		Atomic Absorption
666		NMT 0.1ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
DDT		NMT 0.5ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
Acephate		NMT 0.2ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
Methamidophos		NMT 0.2ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
Parathion-ethyl		NMT 0.2ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
PCNB		NMT 0.1ppm	Conforms		USP-GC
Aflatoxins		NMT 0.2ppb	Absent		USP-HPLC
Sterilization Method		High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds
Microbiological Data		Total Plate Count<10,000cfu/g	< 1,000 cfu/g		GB 4789.2
		Total Yeast & Mold<1,000cfu/g	< 100 cfu/g		GB 4789.15
		E. Coli to be absent	Absent		GB 4789.3
		Staphylococcus to be absent	Absent		GB 4789.10
		Salmonella to be absent	Absent		GB 4789.4
Packing and Storage		Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum.
		Keep well sealed, away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight.
Shelf Life		2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions.

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