Cornflower Extract
Plant Origin: Centaurea cyanus L.
Part Used: Flower
Appearance: Fine purple red powder
Product Introduction
Cornflower (Latin scientific name: Centaurea cyanus L.) is an annual or biannual herbaceous plant of the Compositae family, up to 70 cm tall, upright, branched, off-white stems and branches, basal leaves, apex arranged in corymbs or Panicles. Involucres are oval, disc flowers, blue, white, red or purple, achenes oval, flowering and fruit period from February to August.
The hometown of Che Ju is in Europe. It was originally a wild flower. After years of cultivation, its "wildness" is less, the flower becomes bigger, and the color becomes more. There are purple, blue, light red, white and other varieties, among which purple and blue The most expensive. It is everywhere in Germany's hillsides, fields, watersides, roadsides, and in front of and behind houses. It is regarded as the national flower by Germany.
This is an ornamental plant as well as a good nectar plant. Side flowers can diuresis, and the whole plant extract can improve eyesight. The oil content of achenes is 28%.
Product Function:
It can beautify the skin, relax the mood, help digestion, and make urine smooth. Cornflower Hydrosol is a very gentle natural skin cleanser. Floral water can be used to maintain hair and moisturize the skin; it can help digestion and relieve rheumatic pain. Helps treat stomach pain, prevent gastritis, gastrointestinal discomfort, and bronchitis. It is a kind of flower that is afraid of heat but not cold, so it is difficult to grow it in Taiwan in summer unless it is planted in high-cold areas.
COA
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Appearance |
Fine purple red powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, slightly bitter |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
35-45g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
NLT 99% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Good soluble in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
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| Assay |
NLT 25% Anthocyanidins |
26.05% |
UV-VIS, CP |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
4.50% |
USP |
| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
3.09% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Grain Alcohol & water |
Conforms |
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| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
GC |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 20ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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| 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 |
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| Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count <10,000cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold <1,000cfu/g |
Conforms |
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 |
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| Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
*Herbal Extract
* Herbal oil
*Natural color
*Herbal powder
*Vegetable & Fruit powder
*Softgel
*Vitamin & Mineral
*Pharmaceutical Application
*Food Supplement Application
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