Naturex Cascara Sagrada Bark PE 10% Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives (EC840002)

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Cascaroside A

Ingredient Name

Cascara Sagrada Bark Extract Powder

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical,

Supplement

Technologies

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Irradiation-free,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

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 cascara sagrada barks.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Appearance

Light brown to dark brown powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Hydroxyanthracene Derivates	10.0 - 15.0	%	Hydroxyanthracene by USP
Cascarosides	min. 50.0	%	Cascarosides by USP
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Moulds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008
Methanol	max. 3,000	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. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Heavy Metal	max. 10.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)-not including Chromium

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.33 - 0.53	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 25 gram	ISO 6579-1 2017
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Corn Maltodextrin	40 - 60	%	—
Natural Extract	40 - 60	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR Regulations,

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.