Specification: 10%~80%  Ginsengside

Assay: COA
 

Analysis Item	Specification	Result	Test Method
Active Ingredeints
Assay Ginsenosides	14%	14.25%	UV
Physical Control
Identification	Positive	Complies	TLC
Appearance	Light brown yellow fine powder	Complies	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Complies	Organoleptic
Taste	Little Bitter	Complies	Organoleptic
Sieve Analysis	Not less than95% through 100 mesh	99% pass 100 mesh	100 Mesh Screen
Solubility	Good	Good
Loss on Drying	8.0% max.	3.12%	5g/105oC /5hrs
Ash	5.0% max	2.56%
Chemical Control
Ethanol Resides	Not more than 0.05% ethanol	Complies
Arsenic (As)	NMT 1ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Cadmium(Cd)	NMT 1ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Lead (Pb)	NMT 0.5ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Heavy Metals	10ppm Max	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Pesticides Residues	10ppb (PCNB, DDT, BHC) each max.	Negative	Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count	1000cfu/g Max	150cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	50cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative	Complies
Aflatoxins	NMT 0.2ppb	Negative	HPLC
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
Packing and Storage
Packing	25kg/drum , Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
Storage	Store in a well-closed container away from moisture.
Shelf Life	2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.