Chicory Extract
Botanical Source: Chicorium intybus.
Part Used: Tuber
Specification: Inulin 90%-95%
Description:
Inulin is a polysaccharide, and it has one-third to one-fourth less food energy than that of sugar and a sixth to a ninth less energy than fat. Many manufacturers are putting it in processed foods because it has tremendous health benefits. It can also be used to replace higher calorie ingredients such as fat, sugar, and flour.
Functions:
Enhancing immunity function;
Reducing blood sugar and cholesterol;
Adjusting sports of intestines and stomach, improving the fat metabolism and losing weight;
Promoting the mineral absorption, such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Cu2;
Strengthening bowel peristalsis and has special efficiency to prevent and treat effectively constipation.
Characteristic:
- We can also customize orders as customer's requirements and specifications.
- KINGHERBS' is specialized in manufacturing and exporting different kinds of food industry related goods, such as Inulin (90% or 98%), Myricetin, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Green Coffee Bean Extract Total Chlorogenic Acids, Fenugreek Seed Extract Furostanol Saponins 50% etc.
- With the effective exporting system and prompt reaction, we ensure that we can transfer the shipping documents and deliver our cargos on time.
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Test Methods |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Appearance |
Fine White Powder |
Conforms |
Visual |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, slightly sweet |
White |
Organoleptic |
Bulk Density |
35-45g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Mesh Size |
NLT 98% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Dispersibility in water |
Excellent solubility in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
|
Assay, dry basis |
NLT 90% Inulin |
92.14% |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Dry Matters |
95% min. |
Conforms |
w/w, % |
Soluble Dietary Fiber |
NLT 90% |
Conforms |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose |
NMT10% |
6.48% |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5% |
3.52% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Insoluble ash |
NMT 0.4% |
0.23% |
FCC2000 |
PH value (10°Brix ) |
5.0-7.0 |
5.6 |
FCC2000 |
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GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
/ |
Heavy Metals |
NMT 5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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<1000cfu/g |
Comforms |
GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold<50cfu/g |
Comforms |
GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli <30MPN/100g |
Comforms |
GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent |
Comforms |
GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be absent |
Comforms |
GB 4789.4 |
|
Packing and Storage |
Packed in bag. Net weight: 25kgs/bag. Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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