Certificate of Analysis
Product name: Suma Root Powder Method of Drying: Sundried
SKU: PFAFP Origin: Brazil
Scientific name: Pfaffia paniculata Harvest date: 04/2012 Family: Amaranthaceae BSE: Free
Used parts: Root GMO: Free
Batch: PFAFP01/0313 Treatment: Not-Irradiated
Production/Expiration: 03/2012 – 03/2016 Date: 03/25/2013
Physical- Chemical Analysis
PARAMETERS | LIMITS | RESULTS |
Aspect | Fine Powder | Conform |
Color | Light yellow | Conform |
Taste | Characteristic | Characteristic |
Odor | Characteristic | Characteristic |
Loss on drying (105ºC) | Max. 20% | 4.50% |
Total Ash | Max. 19% | 8.01% |
Foreign material | Max.2% | Absent |
pH (10% w/v aqueous solution) | 5.0 +/- 2.0 | 5.29 |
Density (g/mL) | 0.200-0.600g/mL | 0.389g/mL |
Solubility | Insoluble in Water | Conform |
Identification Starch | Present/Absent | Absent |
Saponins test | Positive | Positive |
