Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIE-164-1
Date: 01/08/2025
PHYTOSTEROL COMPLEX 95%
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Glycine max (L.) Merrill |
| DESCRIPTION | Concentrate consisting of phytosterols, mainly β-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol, from soybean oil. |
| SOURCE | Soybean Oil |
| SOLVENT OF EXTRACTION | Hexane and Methanol |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| APPEARANCE | White to beige prills |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| DENSITY (25ºC) | 0.3 – 0.65 g/cm3 | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 75 – 1 000 µm | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | ||
| PHYTOSTEROLS TOTAL (CG) | >95.0% | Internal Method |
| β-SITOSTEROL | <81% | Internal Method |
| CAMPESTEROL | <40% | Internal Method |
| STIGMASTEROL | <30% | Internal Method |
| BRASSICASTEROL | <3% | Internal Method |
| β-SITOSTANOL | <35% | Internal Method |
| CAMPESTANOL | <15% | Internal Method |
| OTHERS | <3% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | Complies | EP – USP |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water, oil and fats | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| BENZO(A)PYRENE | <2 ppb | Internal Method |
| SUM of DIOXINS | fat) | Internal Method |
| SUM of DIOXINS & DIOXIN-like PCBS | fat) | Internal Method |
| SUMA de PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153, PCB181 | fat) | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | <100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTERIAS | <100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORMS | <10 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| SHIGELLA | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
| LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Novel food authorised under Reg. (EC) No 2018/1023.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: Keep in a cool and dry place in tightly closed containers.
Shelf life: 4 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Novel food authorised under Reg. (EC) No 2018/1023.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: Keep in a cool and dry place in tightly closed containers.
Shelf life: 4 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
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