| Product Name | Haematococcus pluvialis powder | Batch Number | HPP-170516 |
| Botanical Source | Haematococcus pluvialis algae | Batch Quantity | 100kgs |
| Standard | Food Grade | Country of Origin | China |
| Type of Product | Standardized Powder | Active Ingredient Markers | Astaxanthin |
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| Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
| Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
| Appearance | Fine dark red powder | Conforms | Visual test |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic aroma of algae | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
| Particle Size | 98% pass through 40 mesh sieves | Conforms | about 380μm |
| General Description | Natural esterified Astaxanthin complex in the form of Haematococcus pluvialis algae biomass | Conforms | / |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.51% | 5g / 1050C /2hrs |
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| Astaxanthin | NLT 3.0% | 3.25% | HPLC |
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| Heavy Metals as lead | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 1ppm | <0.5ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 1ppm | <0.43ppm | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury (Hg) | NMT 1ppm | <0.05ppm | Atomic Absorption |
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| Pesticide Residue | Negative | Negative | USP-GC |
| Excipients used | Negative | Negative | / |
| Natural or artificial coloring added | Negative | Negative | / |
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| Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count<3,000cfu/g | < 900 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold<30cfu/g | < 30 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.10 |
| Salmonella to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.4 |
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| Packing Specifications | 5kg/bag( polyethylene- aluminums bag), 5bags/carton. 25kgs/Fiber Drum. Aluminum foil laminate, Outer suface: polyester, Inner surface: polyethylene. The bag is heat-sealed and oxygen-free. |
| Shipping conditions | Shipped under conditions that preclude all contamination and protect against the deterioration of the product and container. |
| Storage conditions | 5 celsius degree or below, keep sealed when not in use. Utilize content soon after opening container. |
| Safety Information | This product is safe for intended use. It is produced from a 100% toxic-free micro algae Haematococcus pluvialis. Use appropriate protection measures to avoid diret contact, inhalation or digestion |
| Shelf Life | Re-test after one year from production date. |