Phytochem International Inc. Green Tea Extract 50% Poly

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Polyphenols

Ingredient Name

Green Tea Extract

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical

Ingredients

Green Tea Extract

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Phytochemicals

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

Appearance

Light yellow brown powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tea Polyphenols	min. 50.0	%	UV
Total Catechins	min. 30.0	%	HPLC
EGCG	min. 15.0	%	HPLC
Moisture Content	max. 10.0	%	USP 921
Particle Size (Through 80 mesh)	min. 95	%	USP 786

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 1,000	cfu/g	USP 61
Yeast＆Mold	max. 100	cfu/g	USP 61
Coliforms	max. 10	cfu/g	USP 62
E. Coli	Negative/10g	—	USP 62
Salmonella	Negative/10g	—	USP 62

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals	max. 20	ppm	USP 231
Lead Content	max. 1.0	ppm	AOAC 986.15
Arsenic Content	max. 1.0	ppm	AOAC 986.15
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	AOAC 983.27
Cadmium Content	max. 1.0	ppm	AOAC 986.15

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 years