Naturex Cocoa Bean PE 7% Theobromine (EA848227)

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Theobromine

Ingredient Name

Cocoa Bean Extract

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,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based

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 2.3 kg of dry cocoa beans.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Appearance

Light brown to 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)
Caffeine	max. 1.00	%	HPLC (CQ-MO-214)
Theobromine	min. 7.00	—	HPLC (CQ-MO-214)
Total Plate Count	max.10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Molds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008
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	0.41 - 0.61	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	/25g	ISO 6579-1 2017
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Aflatoxine B1	max. 5	μg/kg	—
Conjoitly Aflatoxine (B1,B2,G1,G2)	max. 10	μg/kg	—
Ochratoxin A	max. 15	μg/kg	—
Benzo [α] pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Natural Extract	23 - 48	Wt %	—
Corn Maltodextrin	52 - 65	Wt %	—
Silicon Dioxide	0.0 - 5	Wt %	—
Native Extract Ratio (NER)	5 - 8/1	—	—

Note

• Micro Testing Principles: Limits guaranteed, selected microbiological parameters are monitored.
• Heavy metals: Conform to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

European Regulation 396/2005/EC,

FDA 21 CFR 101.9,

FDA Compliant,

Halal,

Kosher,

SARA 311/312,

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

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

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