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América Alimentos L-Metionina

América Alimentos L-Metionina is an essential, non-polar and hydrophobic amino acid that functions as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of various amino acids and phospholipids. It is obtained from the fermentation of glucose and is presented in white crystals. In the Food industry is used as an ingredient, supplements, among others.

Ingredient Name: L-Methionine

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Features: Thermal Stability

End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
63-68-3
Ingredients
L-Methionine
EC No.
200-562-9

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Crystals or Crystalline Powder
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Stabilitymax. 90°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Rotation at 20°C#ERROR!
Sulfatesmax. 0.03%
Heavy Metalsmax. 0.0015%
Loss of Dryingmax. 0.3%
Residue on ignitionmax. 0.4%
Test98.5 - 101.5%
pH5.6 - 6.1
Chloridesmax. 0.05%
Ironmax. 0.003%
IdentificationMeets the Requirements
Arsenicmax. 1ppm
Individual Impurutiesmax. 0.5%
Total Impuritiesmax. 2.0%
Organic ImpuritiesMeets the Requirements
Leadmax. 1ppm
Cadmiummax. 0.5ppm
Mercurymax. 0.1ppm
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1000UFC/g
Fungi and Yeastmax. 100UFC/g
E.coliNegative
Salmonella25g
StaphylococcusNegative

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Approximate Weight Per Presentation
  • Approximate Weight Per Presentation - keg of 25kg

Storage & Handling

Total Shelf Life (As of production date)
  • Total Shelf Life (As of production date) - 24 months
Storage and Transport Conditions
  • Storage and Transport Conditions - Storage and transportation under GMP and respecting the conditions of Temperature 30 ° C and Humidity 75% RH ensure the stability of the product during the total shelf life.