Identification

Test method

Result

Aspect

Off white to light yellow fine powder

Visual

Complied

Odor & taste

Characteristic

Organoleptic

Complied

Particle size

NLT 95% through 80 meshes

USP<786>

Complied

Loss on drying

5.0% max.

USP<731>

3.65%

Ash

5.0% max.

USP<281>

1.89%

Heavy metals

10ppm max.

USP<231>II

Complied

Pb

≤3ppm

ICP-MS

Complied

As

≤2ppm

ICP-MS

Complied

Total aerobic count

Not more than 10000cfu/gram

USP<61>

165cfu/gram

Yeast & Mold

Not more than 1000cfu/gram

USP<61>

20cuf/gram

E. Coli

Negative

USP<62>

Complied

Salmonella

Negative

USP<62>

Complied

GMO FREE

In accordance with Dir.CE1829/2003 and 1830/2003

BSE/TSE

In accordance with EEC99/742/EC and 97/534/EC

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight directly

Shelf life

Two years when sealed well

Packaging

Food grade multiplayer polyethylene bags, 25kg in one type cardboard drum