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Aiya America, Inc. (Aiya Matcha) Organic Ceremonial Matcha

Organic Ceremonial Matcha is meant for use with just water and no other ingredients for traditional tea. The names Ceremonial Matcha comes from the idea that this grade is meant to be served in the same manner as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and note used in a formulation. When using Matcha in a formulation you want to use an ingredient grade/culinary Matcha.

Please note that this grade of Matcha is a special order item from Japan. There may be limited stock in our US warehouse. Lead times can take 2-3 months to bring by boat with our normal shipments, which arrive every 2 weeks. Air shipping from Japan is available and has a lead time of 3-4 weeks.

Minimum order quantity is one case (10kg).

Ingredient Name: Camellia Sinensis

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, FSSC 22000, Gluten-free, Halal, ISO 22000, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Certified, USDA NOP Certified

Physical Form: Solid

Features: Free of Major Allergens

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Camellia Sinensis
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic Matcha Green Tea
Appearance
Powdered Green Color
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (L*)57 - 63Color Difference Meter
Color (a*)15.5 - 21.5Color Difference Meter
Color (b*b*)32 - 41Color Difference Meter
Median Particle Size (D(0.5))4.0 - 17.0 µmLaser Micronizer
Moisture Contentmax. 6%Infrared Moisture Meter
Amino Acids Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Amino Acid36.7mg/g
L-Aspartic Acid4.2mg/g
L-Glutamic Acid3.6mg/g
L-Asparagine1mg/g
L-Serine0.7mg/g
L-Glutamine1.1mg/g
L-Threonine0.4mg/g
L-Arginine5.1mg/g
L-Alanine0.8mg/g
L-Theanine17.5mg/g
L-Tyrosine0.3mg/g
L-Valine0.3mg/g
L-MethionineNot Detectedmg/g
y-Aminobutyric Acid0.4mg/g
L-Ilsoleucine0.3mg/g
L-Phenylalanine0.3mg/g
L-Leucine0.3mg/g
L-Lysine0.4mg/g
Caffeine Content32mg/g
Catechins Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Catechins95.3mg/g
Epigallocatechin Gallate64mg/g
Epigallocatechin16mg/g
Epicatechin Gallate10mg/g
Epicatechin3.8mg/g
Gallocatechin0.73mg/g
Gallocatechin Gallate0.44mg/g
Catechin Gallate33mg/g
Catechin0.52mg/g
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 3.0 x 10³/gAOAC or equivalent
E. coliNegativeAOAC or equivalent
ColiformsNegativeAOAC or equivalent
Yeast and Moldmax. 3.0 x 10² /gAOAC or equivalent
Salmonella spp. (in 375g)Negative AOAC or equivalent
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Calories3.789kcal/g
Calories from Fat0.46kcal/g
Carbohydrate Content0.471g/g
Sugars0.013g/g
Added Sugars0g/g
Total Dietary Fibers0.379g/g
Water Soluble Fiber0.11g/g
Water Insoluble Fiber0.27g/g
Protein Content0.362g/g
Total Fat0.051g/g
Saturated Fatty Acid9.9mg/g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acid9.1mg/g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid35.9mg/g
Tannin87.1mg/g
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)1573µmol TE/1g
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.5 mg/kgICP-MS
Lead Contentmax. 5.0mg/kgICP-MS
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.2mg/kgICP-MS
Mercury Contentmax. 0.02mg/kgICP-MS
Iron Content70.9µg/g
Calcium Content3.7mg/g
Zinc0.03mg/g
Potassium Content25.4mg/g
Sodium Content45.1µg/g
Ash Content67.2mg/g
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ß-carotene Content0.292mg/g
RAE28.2µg/g
Vitamin C596µg/g
Vitamin E0.212mg/g
Pesticide Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pesticide ResiduesU.S and Canada CompliantAOAC or equivalent

Regulatory & Compliance

Certificatons

Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, Halal.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
PACK SIZE

5 kg x 2 bags per case

MASTER CASE (BOX)

EXTERNAL PACKAGE

Corrugated Cardboard
Size: 400 mm x 340 mm x 250 mm (15.8 in x 13.4 in x 9.9 in)
Materials: Cardboard
Net Weight: 10 kg (22 Ibs)

UNIT PACKING (BAG)

INTERNAL PACKAGE

Aluminum Bag
Size: 340 mm x 220 mm x 550 mm (13.4 in x 8.7 in x 21.7 in)
Materials: ONY / AL / PE / LLDPE
Net Weight: 5 kg (11 Ibs)

PRODUCT WEIGHT

Net Weight: 10 kg (22 Ibs)
Gross Weight: 11 kg (24.3 lbs)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
15 months
Storage and Handling
  • Store in a refrigerator or freezer (temperature below 50°F / 10°C).
  • Store away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.
  • Store away from odors and other strong smells.