Jerusalem artichoke extract
Botanical Source: Helianthus tuberosus
CAS No.: 9005-80-5
Specification: Inulin 80%~95% HPLC
Part Used: Tuber
Functions:
Increasing human bifidobacterium and adjusting gastrointestinal function
Enhancing immunity function
Reducing blood sugar and cholesterol
Improving the fat metabolism and losing weight
Application:
As the natural functional edible polysaccharide, it is mainly used in health product industry
As the raw material of low energy health food, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry
Widely used in food, beverage, ice cream and health care products, medicine.
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 |
90.11% |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Dry Matters |
95% min. |
96.19% |
w/w, % |
Soluble Dietary Fiber |
NLT 90% |
Conforms |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose |
NMT10% |
7.47% |
FCC2000, HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 4.5% |
3.45% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Insoluble ash |
NMT 0.2% |
0.19% |
FCC2000 |
Carbohydrate content |
NLT 95.5% |
97.16% |
FCC2000 |
PH value (10°Brix ) |
5.0-7.0 |
5.6 |
FCC2000 |
|
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 |
Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.01ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
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 to be negative |
Absent |
GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent |
Comforms |
GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be absent |
Comforms |
GB 4789.4 |