Pharmactive Biotech Bilberry P.E - 25% Anthocyanosides

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Anthocyanosides

Ingredient Name

Bilberry Extract

Country of Origin

China

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Antioxidant Properties,

Improves Blood Circulation,

Promotes Digestive Health,

Supports Eye Health,

Supports Skin Health

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Blackish purple powder

Odor

Characteristic

Taste

Characteristic

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
BaP (2)	max. 10	ppb	GC-MS/MS
Sum BaP, BaA, BbF, CHR (2)	max. 50	ppb	GC-MS/MS

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Count (1)	max. 10 000	cfu/g	Eur. Pharm. (2.6.12) / (2.6.13) USP 37 <61>/<62>
Total Yeast & Molds Count (1)	max. 100	cfu/g	Eur. Pharm. (2.6.12) / (2.6.13) USP 37 <61>/<62>
Enterobacteria (2)	max. 100	cfu/g	Eur. Pharm. (2.6.12) / (2.6.13) USP 37 <61>/<62>
E. coli (2)	Absent	/1g	Eur. Pharm. (2.6.12) / (2.6.13) USP 37 <61>/<62>
Salmonella spp (2)	Absent	/25g	Eur. Pharm. (2.6.12) / (2.6.13) USP 37 <61>/<62>

Assay

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Identification (1)	Positive	-	HPLC / TLC
Anthocyanosides (1)	min. 25	%	HPLC-DAD
Bulk Density (1)	min. 0.3	g/mL	Eur. Pharm. (2.9.34) / USP <616>
Ash Content (1)	max. 10	%	Eur. Pharm. (2.4.16) / USP 37 <281>
Loss on drying (1)	max. 8	%	Eur. Pharm. (2.8.17) / USP 37 <731>
Particle Size (1)	240/60	μm/mesh	Eur. Pharm. (2.9.12) / USP 34 <786>

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead (Pb) (2)	max. 3.0	ppm	Eur. Pharm. (2.4.27) / USP <233>
Arsenic (As) (2)	max. 2.0	ppm	Eur. Pharm. (2.4.27) / USP <233>
Cadmium (Cd) (2)	max. 1.0	ppm	Eur. Pharm. (2.4.27) / USP <233>
Mercury (Hg) (2)	max. 0.1	ppm	Eur. Pharm. (2.4.27) / USP <233>

Toxicology Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
B1 (2)	max. 5	ppb	HPLC-MS, EC 1881/2006
Sum B1, B2, G1, G2 (2)	max. 10	ppb	HPLC-MS, EC 1881/2006

Note

Control plan frequency: (1) analyzed on each production batch, (2) analyzed externally once a year, on the ingredient or the raw materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage Information

Shelf life: 24 months if stored closed in the original container at room temperature (<25ºC), sheltered from light and moisture (<60% RH).