Naturex Saw Palmetto Fruit PE 45% Fatty Acids GC (ED842054)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Saw Palmetto Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural 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,

Irradiation-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

TSE-free,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

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 4.7 kg of dry saw palmetto berries.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Off-white to pale greenish yellow powder

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.34 - 0.54	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)
Phytosterols	0.10 - 0.28	%	GC (CQ-MO-283)
Fatty Acids	min. 45.0	%	GC MO-291-calculated from raw materials
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. 2.00	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
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 25 gram	ISO 6888-3: 2003-2004
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	—
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Natural Extract	48 - 70	%	—
Silicon Dioxide Content	12 - 22	%	—
Corn Maltodextrin	9 - 15	%	—
Calcium Silicate	9 - 15	%	—
Rosemary Extract	max. 1	%	—

Note

Heavy metals Conform to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR Regulations,

FFDCA,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

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

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.