Unicorn Natural Products Limited GYMNEMA EXTRACT

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Botanical Extracts,

Herbal Extracts,

Plant Extracts

Country of Origin

India

Ingredient Name

Gymnema

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Ingredients

Gymnema

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

Active Constituent of the Plant

Gymnemic Acids

Botanical Name

Gymnema Sylvestre

Country of Origin

India

Family

Asclepediaceae

Parts used

Leaves

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

BSE-free,

Ethylene Oxide-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free

Food Ingredients Features

Anti-Diabetic Effect,

Anti-Hypertensive

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Characteristic

Taste

Bitter

Appearance

Greenish to Greenish Brown Powder

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
E.Coli	Absent	per gram	USP – 62
P. Aeruginosa	Absent	per gram	USP – 62
S. Aureus	Absent	per gram	USP – 62
Salmonella	Absent	per 25 gram	USP – 62
Standard Plate Count	max. 5000	CFU/gm	USP – 61
Yeast & Mould	max. 100	CFU/gm	USP – 61

Test Parameter

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% Solution)	4.0 – 7.0	-	IP - 2010
Assay for Gymnemic Acids	25 - 75	% w/w	Gravimetry
Identification	By TLC / HPLC	-	IP - 2010
Loss on Drying (at 105°C)	max. 5.0	w/w	IP - 2010
Particle Size Passes through Sieve 40	min. 95	%	IP - 2010
Residual Solvent	As Per USP	-	USP - 467
Solubility - In 50% Alcohol	min. 50.0	% w/w	IP - 2010
Solubility - In Water	min. 50.0	% w/w	IP - 2010
Tapped Density	min. 0.4	g/ml	USP – DSC 2012

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 1	ppm	AOAC 999.11
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	AOAC 999.11
Lead Content	max. 3	ppm	AOAC 999.11
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	AOAC 999.11

Note

The product is being manufactured from plant origin; slight variation in color can be due to different geographical sources and seasonal variations in plant materials.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

Halal,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

cGMP

Note

The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Drums

Packing Details

• Packed in Food grade HDPE Bags sealed into HDPE Containers

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 Years

Storage Conditions

• Store away from moisture, freezing and average heat above 30°C.