Naturex BARBERRY BARK / ROOT - - Solid - Plant-Based

Identification & Functionality

Active Component: Berberine
Ingredient Name: Barberry Barks Extract Powder
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Phytochemical,
Supplement
Technologies: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,
Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Equivalence Statement: 1 kg of product is made from an average of 7.7 kg of dry barberry barks / roots barks.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: BSE-free,
Halal,
Irradiation-free,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Plant-Based,
TSE-free,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Native Extract Ratio	10-12/1	—	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (<80 Mesh, 175 micron)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Berberine	min. 6.0	%	HPLC (CQ-MO-183)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	CFU/g	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Molds Count	max. 100	CFU/g	ISO 21527: 2008
Ethanol	max. 5,000	mg/kg	GC (CQ-MO-168)
Arsenic Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Lead Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Heavy Metal (not including chromium)	max. 10	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.26 - 0.56	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Coliforms	max. 10	per gram	ISO 4832: 2006
Escherichia coli	Negative	per gram	ISO 7251: 2005
Salmonella	Negative	per 25g	ISO 6579-1 2017
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	CFU/g	ISO 21528-2: 2017
Aflatoxine B1	max. 5	μg/kg	—
Conjointly Aflatoxine (B1,B2,G1,G2)	max. 10	μg/kg	—
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant,
FFDCA,
GMP,
Halal,
Kosher,
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),
Vegan

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 728 Days
Storage Condition: Storage conditions: Dry, preferably full, hermetically sealed
Temperature conditions: Ambient / 10 - 30°C
Handling: Protect against light.

Naturex BARBERRY BARK / ROOT-BARK PE 6% BERBERINE (EC847327)