Sugimoto Tea Matcha A2

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Matcha Powder

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Tea & Coffee Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Additive-free,

Bio-Engineered Products Free,

Dye Free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Antioxidant Properties,

Free of Major Allergens,

Non-Irradiated

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Tea, Cocoa & Coffee

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Nutraceuticals,

Tea

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Fine-grained green color powder

Odor

Grassy with floral notes

Flavor

Vegetal, Savory

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliforms	max. 5,000	CFU/g	—
Escherichia coli	max. 10	cfu/g	—
Mold Count	max. 5,000	CFU/g	—
Salmonella	Negative	/10g	—
Total Aerobic Plate Count	max. 50,000	CFU/g	—
Yeast Count	max. 5,000	CFU/g	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Seive Designation	min. 70	Mesh	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

FFDCA,

FSSC 22000,

GMP,

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

ISO 22000,

Kosher,

The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Net Weight

20 kg (44 lbs)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage Conditions

• Cold storage conditions with a maximum temperature of 10°C and a maximum relative humidity of 50%
• 24 months with appropriate storage (kept originally sealed in dry and cool storage, protected from direct sunlight).