Pomegranate Peel Extract
Botanical Source: Punica Granatum L.
Plant Part Used: Peel, 100% Natural
Specification: 30%-70% Ellagic acid
Introduction:
Ellagic acid has a significant inhibitory effect on chemical-induced carcinogenesis and various other carcinogenesis, especially on colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, tongue and skin tumors.
Mainly used as additives in medicine, health food and cosmetics. The product has excellent anti-mutation and anti-cancer effects, especially for colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, tongue and skin tumors. In addition, this product also has the functions of anti-oxidation, inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus, and whitening.
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Appearance |
Fine Grayish White Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
45-65g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
99% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Soluble in Ethanol & Water solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay |
Ellagic Acid 90% min. |
90.18% |
HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.12% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
2.34% |
2g /600ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
Conforms |
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Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
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 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |