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KEB Nutraceutical USA Cistanche

KEB Nutraceutical USA Cistanche is a desert plant. This plant is grown in Taklamakan desert which is in southwest Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwest China. It’s common name is Desert hyacinth with a botanical name of Cistanche Tubulosa. It is actually considered a parasite plant that grows on roots of desert shrubs but has great benefits for human health.

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Country of Origin

P. R. China

Botanical Name

Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wight

Plant Parts

Fleshy Stems with Scale Leaves

Sterilization

Non-Irradiated/Non-ETO/Treat by Heat Only

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Yellow brown powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acteosidemin. 8.0%HPLC
Aflatoxinsmax. 20ppbUSP40-NF35<561>
Arsenic (As)max. 1.0μg/gICP-MS
Bulk Density0.40 – 0.60g/mLUSP40-NF35<616>
Cadmium (Cd)max. 0.5μg/gICP-MS
Echinacosidemin. 22.0%HPLC
Lead (Pb)max. 1.0μg/gICP-MS
Loss on Dryingmax. 5.0%USP40-NF35<731>
Mercury (Hg)max. 0.5μg/gICP-MS
Pesticide ResiduesUSP<561>-USP40-NF35<561>
Powder Size (through 80 mesh)min. 95%USP #80 Sieve
Residue on Ignitionmax. 5.0%USP40-NF35<281>
Tapped Density0.50 – 0.80g/mLUSP40-NF35<616>
Total Heavy Metalsmax. 10μg/gUSP40-NF35<231>
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. ColiAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Molds and Yeastsmax. 100cfu/gUSP40-NF35<2021>
SalmonellaAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Staphylococcus aureusAbsence-USP40-NF35<2022>
Total Coliformsmax. 10cfu/gUSP40-NF35<2021>
Total Plate Countmax. 1,000cfu/gUSP40-NF35<2021>

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Three Years