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Naturex Milk Thistle Seed PE 80% Silymarin UV (EC840533)

Naturex Milk Thistle Seed PE 80% Silymarin UV (EC840533) is a powdered extract obtained from milk thistle seeds. This extract is used primarily in the food and nutrition markets, with a focus on applications related to nutrition and well-being, particularly in the development of nutraceuticals and supplements. It falls under the pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals technologies category and is classified within the product families of phytochemicals and plant extracts, as well as supplements and functional ingredients.

Brand: Naturex (607 products)

Ingredient Name: Milk Thistle Seed Extract

Active Component: Silymarin

Functions: Phytochemical, Supplement

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FDA 21 CFR Regulations, FFDCA, GMP, Halal, Kosher, The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Equivalence Statement

1 kg of product is made from an average of 25.0 kg of dry milk thistle seeds.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Beige to brownish yellow powder
Parameters for Positive Release
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.30 - 0.60g/mlGraduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Loss on Dryingmax. 6.0%I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 80 Mesh)min. 100%Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Hexanemax. 290mg/kgGC (CQ-MO-168)
Silymarinmin. 80.0%Spectrophotometer (CQ-MO-084)
Silybin and Derivativesmin. 30.0%HPLC (CQ-MO-162)
Total Plate Countmax. 10,000per gramISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Mouldsmax. 100per gramISO 21527: 2008
Acetone Contentmax. 0.5mg/kgGC (CQ-MO-168)
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.00mg/kgICP (CQ-MO-247)
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.50mg/kgICP (CQ-MO-247)
Mercury Contentmax. 0.10mg/kgICP (CQ-MO-247)
Lead Contentmax. 0.50mg/kgICP (CQ-MO-247)
Heavy Metalmax. 10.00mg/kgICP (CQ-MO-247)-not including Chromium
Parameters not Routinely Tested
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coliformsmax. 3per gramISO 4831: 2006 MPN
Escherichia coliNegativeper 10 gramISO 7251: 2005
SalmonellaNegativeper 25 gramISO 6579-1 2017
EnterobacteriaceaeNegativeper gramISO 21528-1: 2017
Staphylococcus aureusNegativeper 10 gramISO 6888-3: 2003-2004
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteriamax. 100per gramISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Aflatoxine B1max. 5μg/kg-
Conjoitly Aflatoxine (B1,B2,G1,G2)max. 10μg/kg-
Ochratoxin Amax. 7μg/kg-
Benzo[a]pyrenemax. 10μg/kg-
PAH 4max. 50μg/kg-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Extract95 - 100%-
Note
  • Micro Testing Principles Limits guaranteed, selected microbiological parameters are monitored.
  • Heavy metals Conform to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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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.