Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: ALG-008
Review: 10
Date: 01/07/2024
SPIRULINA POWDER
CAS Nº
724424-92-4
| DESCRIPTION | USED PART PLANT: Whole plant |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Arthrospira plantensis |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| CARRIER | Absence |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | Dark blue to green fine powder | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactoy |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | ≥ 95.0 % through 80 mesh | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.4 – 0.6 g/ml | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤ 7.0 % | Internal Method |
| SULPHATED ASH | ≤ 7.0 % | Internal Method |
| Fat | 5 – 6% | Internal Method |
| Iodine | 0.31 mg/kg | Internal Method |
| Phycocyanin | ≥ 8.0 % | USP – EP |
| Clorophyll | ≥ 1.0 % | USP – EP |
| Carotenoids | ≥ 0.3 % | USP – EP |
| SOLUBILITY | Very slightly soluble in cold water | Internal Method |
| ASSAY ( protein ) | ≥ 60 % | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | ≤1 ppm | Internal method |
| LEAD | ≤3 ppm | Internal method |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | Internal method |
| MERCURY | ≤1 ppm | Internal method |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| AFLATOXINS B1-B1, B2, G1,G2 | <2 ppb – <4 ppb | Internal Method |
| MICROCYSTIN | <1 ppm | internal Method |
| BENZOPYRENES | <10 ppb | Reg. (EU) No 2015/1933 |
| PAH’s | <50 ppb | Reg. (EU) No 2015/1933 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤ 30 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤ 100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTERIA | ≤ 100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORMS | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25 g | Internal Method |
Other informations
USE: Food.
Product complying with commission regulation (EC) N° 178/2002.
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011 of allergens. May contain naturally occurring SULFITES.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA List).
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Product not tested on animals.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to Reg. (CE) 999/2001.
ETO Free Product.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers between 0-20 ºC, store in a cool dark place, away from light, humidity, and heat sources.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and USP.
Product complying with commission regulation (EC) N° 178/2002.
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011 of allergens. May contain naturally occurring SULFITES.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA List).
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Product not tested on animals.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to Reg. (CE) 999/2001.
ETO Free Product.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers between 0-20 ºC, store in a cool dark place, away from light, humidity, and heat sources.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and USP.
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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