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North American Kelp Food Grade Kelp

Freshly harvested from the coast of Maine; dried using low heat to ensure peak nutritional content. For use in all food grade needs, including pet food and livestock feeds. Available in granule and powder particle sizes.

Ingredient Name: Ascophyllum Nodosum

Physical Form: Granules, Powder, Solid

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, USDA Organic

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Properties

Flavor
Salty, savory
Odor
Vegetal, marine
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 10000cfu/gAOAC 2015.13
Arsenic (Inorganic)max. 1ppmHPLC-ICP-MS
Ash (Minerals)18%
Cadmiummax. 1ppmEPA 6010
Carbohydrates55%
E. colin.d. max. 10cfu/gAOAC 2015.13
Fat1.5%
Fiber (Crude)3.5%
Lead Contentmax. 5ppmEPA 6010
lodine Content700ppm
Loss on Drying14.5%
Mercurymax. 0.05ppmEPA 7471
Moisture Contentmax. 11%
Moldn.d. max. 10cfu/gFDA/BAM Chapt. 18
Particle SizeGranule or powder
Protein7.5%
SalmonellaNegative org/25gAOAC 2003.09; AFNOR QUA 18/03-11/02
Staphylococcus aureusn.d. max. 10cfu/gAOAC 2003.07
StorageKeep dry
Total Coliformsn.d. max. 10cfu/gAOAC 2015.13
Water Activitymax. 0.60
Yeastn.d. max. 10cfu/gFDA/BAM Chapt. 18
Amino Acids Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alanine0.3%
Aspartic Acid0.59%
Arginine0.22%
Cystine0.09%
Glutamic Acid0.81%
Glycine0.24%
Histidine0.09%
Isoleucine0.19%
Leucine0.33%
Lysine0.23%
Methionine0.11%
Phenylalanine0.21%
Proline0.2%
Serine0.23%
Threonine0.16%
Tryptophan0.06%
Tyrosine0.14%
Valine0.25%
Typical Carbohydrate Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alginic acid25%
Fucoidan8%
Laminarin9%
Mannitol4%
Methylpentosan7%
Other sugars2%
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ascorbic Acid (C)220.5ppm
beta-Carotene (A)61235IU/lb.
Biotin0.03ppm
Cobalamin B12)0.02ppm
Folic acid (B9)0.12ppm
Niacin (B3)11.9ppm
Riboflavin (B2)0.11ppm
Thiamine (B1)0.37ppm
Tocopherols (E)275ppm
Macro Nutrients Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Content1.9%
Chlorine Content3.68%
Magnesium Content0.82%
Nitrogen0.06%
Phosphorous0.12%
Potassium Content1.65%
Sodium3.06%
Sulfur Content2.7%
Micronutrients
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminum Content193ppm
Boron194ppm
Cobalt Content12.3ppm
Copper Content6.4ppm
Iodine Content700ppm
Iron Content240ppm
Manganese Content31ppm
Molybdenum15.9ppm
Nickel35ppm
Selenium0.4ppm
Silicon1642ppm
Strontium749ppm
Tungsten0.3ppm
Vanadium5.3ppm
Zinc Content35.2ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Certification

USDA Organic (MOFGA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Availability

It is available in 50 lb. poly-paper bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years