Abstract:
Apple Root Extract
Botanical Source: Malus pumila Mill.
Part Used: Root
CAS No.: 60-81-1
Ingredients: Phlorizin, Phloridzin
Molecular Formula: C21H24O10
Molecular Weight: 436.41 g/mol
Specifications: Phloridzin 40%, 60%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 98% by HPLC
Appearance: Fine White to off-white crystalline powder.
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Introduction:
Phloridzin is a kind of dihydrochalcone mainly found in the plants of the genus Malus Mill. KINGHERBS' Phloridzin is extracted from the apple root. The current literature suggests that Phloridzin has a wide variety of biological activities, including the anti hypoglycemic effect, anti-oxidation and anti-cancer. Phloridzin can be widely used in foods, health care products and pharmaceuticals.
Phloridzin can lower the blood glucose, it Inhibits the glucose transporter carrier (SGLTs & GLUTs) to transport the glucose molecules. It is also a kind of natural sweetening agent, which can be a good sugar substitute for the people with diabetes.
Phloridzin is popular used in cosmetic fields. Anti-aging and skin-whitening are the focus problems in the beauty products. The hydrolysate of Phloridzin is phloretin, which can inhibit tyrosinase activity competitively, and Interfere with the synthesis of melanin.
Phloridzin can prevent inflammation caused by osteoporosis effectively. It can also play the role of natural phytoestrogens, two-ways regulating estrogens, and prevent the disease.
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Main functions:
Anti-oxidation; Anti-aging;
Anti-inflammation; Anti-cancer;
Lower blood glucose;
Eliminate free radicals;
Memory improvement;
Protect the nervous system and cardiovascula.
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine milk-white to off-white powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
30-45g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
98% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Good soluble in ethanol, partially in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
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| Assay |
NLT 95% Phloridzin |
95.25% |
HPLC |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
3.18% |
USP |
| Ash Content |
NMT 3.0% |
2.55% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
Conforms |
/ |
| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
GC |
| Excipients |
None |
Conforms |
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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 1ppm |
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 |
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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 <1000cfu/g |
< 1,000 cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold < 100cfu/g |
< 100 cfu/g |
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: 25kg/drum. |
| 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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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.
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