Naturex Hops Strobile PE 11-14 : 1 (ED841508)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Plant Extracts

Ingredient Name

Hops Strobile 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,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Non-Irritant,

Not Tested on Animals,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Free of Major Allergens,

Suitable for Vegans

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages,

Sports Drinks

Food & Nutrition — Food

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Sports Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Applications

Gummies,

Meal Replacers,

Nutraceuticals,

Nutritional Bars,

Powder Shakes,

Protein Shakes,

Sports Drinks,

Sports Nutrition,

Tablets

Equivalence Statement

1 kg of product is made from an average of 8.4 kg of dry hops strobiles.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Brown to green brown powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Moulds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008
Ethanol	max. 5,000.0	mg/kg	GC (CQ-MO-168)
Arsenic Content	max. 2.00	mg/kg	—
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	—
Lead Content	max. 3.00	mg/kg	—
Heavy Metal	max. 10.00	mg/kg	Not including Chromium

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.30 - 0.80	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
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative	per gram	ISO 6888-3: 2003-2004
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Natural Extract	55 - 68	%	—
Corn Maltodextrin	30 - 45	%	—
Silicon Dioxide Content	2.0	%	—

Note

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FFDCA,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

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

Vegan

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.