Naturex Pumpkin Seed PE 25% Total Fatty Acids (EC845804)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Pumpkin Seed Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Supplement

Technologies

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Free of Major Allergens,

Long Shelf Life,

Spray Dried,

Suitable for Vegans,

Suitable for Vegetarian Foods

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Cooking Oils & Fat Products,

Dairy,

Meat, Poultry & Seafood,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Confectionery Products,

Food Seasonings,

Sauces,

Snacks,

Soups

Equivalence Statement

1 kg of product is made from an average of 1.1 kg of dry pumpkin seeds.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Gluten	max. 20	mg/kg	—
Bulk Density	0.32 - 0.52	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 40 Mesh)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Fatty Acids	min. 25.0	%	GC (CQ-MO-291)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Moulds	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)

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
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
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tricalcium Phosphate	35 - 40	%	—
Pumpkin Seed Oil	25-30	%	—
Cellulose	20 - 25	%	—
Silicon Dioxide Content	10 - 15	%	—

Note

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

European Regulation 396/2005/EC,

FDA 21 CFR 182.A,

FDA 21 CFR Regulations,

FFDCA,

GMP,

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

Halal,

Kosher,

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

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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.