Astaxanthin 10%
Città: LV, Marupe
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance | Brownish-violet free flowing particles | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies |
Loss on drying | ≤8.0% | 3.18% |
Particle size | 98% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Heavy Metals
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Heavy metals | ≤10 ppm | Complies |
Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | Complies |
Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | Complies |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.5 ppm | Complies |
Assay
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Total Astaxanthin | ≥10.0% | 10.12% |
Microbiological Tests
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Total microbacterial count | ≤10000 CFU/g | Complies |
Yeast & Mould | ≤1000 CFU/g | Complies |
Escherichia coli presence | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
Packaging & Storage
Packaging | Pack in paper-drums and two food grade poly-bags inside |
Storage | Store in a well closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light |