China 100% Pure Spirulina Powder, Find details about China Spirulina, Spirulina Platensis from 100% Pure Spirulina Powder
Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used | ||||
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC | ||||
Appearance | Fine green powder | Conforms | Visual test | ||||
Odor & Taste | Characteristic, aroma of seaweed | Conforms | Organoleptic test | ||||
Bulk Density | 45-55g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B | ||||
Particle Size | 98% through 120 Mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 | ||||
Assay | Protein NLT 65% | 66.23% | Kjeldahl | ||||
Carotenoids 250mg/100g min. | 405mg/100g | Paper chromatography | |||||
Chlorophyll 1000mg/100g Min. | 1186mg/100g | / | |||||
Crude Phycocyanin 10% Min. | 12.45% | / | |||||
Vitamin E | 15 IU/10g | / | |||||
Loss on Drying | NMT 7.0% | 4.62% | USP | ||||
Ash Content | NMT 7.0% | 3.34% | 2g /525ºC /3hrs | ||||
Tar Pigment | Negative | ||||||
Heavy Metals | NMT 5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
Arsenic (As) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.05ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption | ||||
Pesticide Residue | Negative | Negative | USP-GC | ||||
Excipients used | Negative | Negative | / | ||||
Natural or artificial coloring added | Negative | Negative | / | ||||
Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds | ||||||
Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count < 100000 cfu/g | < 10000 cfu/g | Bacterial culture | ||||
Pathogenic Bacteria to be Negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
E. Coli to be negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
Shigella to be negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
Staphylococcus to be negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
Pseumodonas to be negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
Salmonella to be negative | Negative | Bacterial culture | |||||
Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. | ||||||
Keep away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. | |||||||
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |