Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: EXT-057
Date: 01/10/2025
TRUE STAR ANISE D.E. 4:1
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Illicium verum Hook F. |
| ORIGIN | Asia |
| PART PLANT USED | Fruit |
| CARRIER | Maltodextrin |
| PRESERVATIVES | Absence |
| EXTRACTION SOLVENT | Water-Ethanol |
| RATIO | 4:1 |
| APPEARANCE | Yellowish brown powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION (HPTLC) | Positive | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | through 80 mesh | EP |
| TOTAL ASH | ≤10% | EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤5% | EP |
| BULK DENSITY | 40.0 – 60.0 g/100mL | EP |
| SOLUBILITY | Partially soluble in water | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIUM | ≤ 2 ppm | EP |
| LEAD | ≤ 3 ppm | EP |
| CADMIUM | ≤ 1 ppm | EP |
| MERCURY | ≤ 0.1 ppm | EP |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| PESTICIDES | Complies | Reg. (EC) No 396/2005 |
| AFLATOXINS B1-B1,B2,G1,G2 | ≤2 ppb – ≤4 ppb | BP 2015 |
| MELAMINE | ≤2.5 ppm | Reg. (EU) Nº 2023/915 |
| ETO | ≤0.01 ppm | Internal Method |
| PYRROLIZINE ALKALOIS, PA’s | ≤400 ppb | Internal Method |
| BENZOPYRENES | ≤10 ppb | Reg. (EU) Nº 2023/915 |
| PAH´s | ≤50 ppb | Reg. (EU) Nº 2023/915 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <10 000 ufc/g | EP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | <100 ufc/g | EP |
| ENTERBACTERIA | <100 ufc/g | EP |
| P. AERUGINOSA | Negative/g | EP |
| STAPHYLOCOCCUS | Negative/g | EP |
| ESCHERICHIA COLI | Negative/g | EP |
| SALMONELLA | Negative/25g | EP |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: Store in a cool dry area, keep away from strong direct light. Store at temperature not more than 30°C.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
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
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
STORAGE: Store in a cool dry area, keep away from strong direct light. Store at temperature not more than 30°C.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
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
*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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