Naturex Bamboo Stem / Shoot Exudate PE 50% silica Nat. Occ (EA844425)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Bamboo Shoots

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Mineral Type

Silicon

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Supplement

Technologies

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Minerals,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Irradiation-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Equivalence Statement

1 kg of product is made from an average of 2.0 kg of dry bamboo stems / shoot exudates.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Pale beige to grey powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.30 - 0.70	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Cyanhydric Acid	max. 50	mg/kg	—
Silica Content	min. 50	%	ICP (CQ-MO-268)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Moulds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Coliforms	max. 10	per gram	ISO 4832: 2006
Escherichia coli	Negative	per gram	ISO 7251: 2005
Salmonella	Negative	per 25 gram	ISO 6579-1 2017
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
Heavy Metal	max. 20.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)-not including Chromium
Lead Content	max. 3.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Arsenic Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Natural Extract	0 - 100	%	—

Note

Heavy metals: Conform to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR 170.30,

FDA Compliant,

FFDCA,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

728 days

Storage Information

• Storage conditions: Dry, preferably full, hermetically sealed
• Temperature conditions: Ambient / 10-30°C (50-85°F)
• Handling: Protect against light.