Phytochem International Inc. Ginkgo Biloba Extract (USP)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Gingko Biloba Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical

Ingredients

Gingko Biloba Extract

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Powdered Beverages

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral,

Topical

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Dosage Form

Capsules,

Gels,

Gummies,

Soft Gels

Food & Nutrition Applications

Beverage Mixes

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Alcohol Soluble,

Water Soluble

Flavor

Bitterness

Appearance

Light yellow brown to brown powder

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 5.0	%	USP
Sulfated Ash	0.8	%	USP
Arsenic Content	0.5	ppm	Internal
Ethanol	max. 5000	ppm	USP
Pesticides Residue	Meet USP <561> requirement	—	USP

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tapped Density	min. 0.7	g/ml	CP2020

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	1000	cfu/g	USP
Yeasts and Molds	max. 100	cfu/g	USP
Escherichia coli	Negative	—	USP
Salmonella	Negative/25g	—	USP

Assay

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Flavone Glycosides	22 - 27	%	HPLC
Total Terpene Lactones	5.4 - 12.0	%	HPLC
Ginkgolides (A+B+C)	2.8 - 6.2	%	HPLC
Bilobalides	2.6 - 5.8	%	HPLC
Ginkgolic Acid	max. 5	mg/kg	HPLC
Free Querectin	max. 10	mg/g	HPLC
Free Kaempferol	max. 10	mg/g	HPLC
Free Isorhamnetin	max. 4	mg/g	HPLC
Kacmpferol:Quereetin (Base on Peak Area)	0.8 - 1.2	—	HPLC
Isorhamnetin: Quercetin (Base on Peak Area)	min. 0.15	—	HPLC
Bulk Density	min. 0.5	g/ml	CP2020

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals	max. 15.00	ppm	USP
Lead Content	0.5	ppm	Internal
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	Internal
Cadmium Content	0.1	ppm	Internal

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

United States Pharmacopeia (USP),

cGMP

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging Information

• 25kg/drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 years

Storage Conditions

Normal atmospheric temperature, lightproof condition and seal up.