Naturex Organic Yerba Mate PE (DCN10383)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Yerba Mate Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Long Shelf Life,

Spray Dried

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Beer Brewing,

Carbonated Drinks,

Energy Drinks,

Liquor & Spirits,

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages,

Powdered Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Dairy,

Dairy Substitutes

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Alcoholic Beverages,

Breakfast Cereals,

Carbonated Drinks,

Functional Beverages,

Non-Dairy Milk,

Non-Dairy Yogurt,

Nutraceuticals,

Nutritional Bars,

Powdered Beverages,

Yogurt

Use Level

0.5 % (Cereals), 0.1 % (Confectionery), 0.15 % (Carbonated Soft Drinks), 0.15 % (Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages), 0.15 % (Yoghurt / Yoghurt Drinks), 0.15 - 0.25 % (Water)

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Appearance

Brown to Greenish brown fine powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Native Extract Ratio	3.5 - 6.5/1	—	—

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.5 - 6.5	—	pH meter (IT2-100)-10% dist. water
Bulk Density	0.25 - 0.65	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (IT2-100)
Loss on Drying	max. 6.0	%	Soluble in 0.1 % - Visual (IT2-550)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 90	%	Spectro (IT2-002) - as caffeine
Methylxanthines	1.80 - 2.70	%	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Total Plate Count	max. 1,000	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017
Enterobacteriaceae	max. 10	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008
Yeasts and Moulds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 6579-1 2017
Salmonella	Negative	per 25 gram	—

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 2.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Lead Content	max. 2.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Organic Natural Extract	60 - 80	%	—
Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin	20 - 40	%	—

Note

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ECOCERT,

Halal,

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

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

USDA NOP Certified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

728 days

Storage Condition

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