Plant Origin:Glycine max (L.)Merr. Specification :10%, 20%, 40%, 60% HPLC Action:Soy isoflavones have gained enormous importance as a key ingredient in functional and fortified foods. Among other healthy effects, soy isoflavones could ? help to reduce high cholesterol levels ? ameliorate menopausal symptoms (e.g. reduce the number of "hot flushes" of peri-menopausal women) ? reduce arteriosclerosis ? inhibit the formation of blood platelets and thereby reduce thrombotic effects, etc. Product Name: Soybean Isoflavone 40% Botanical Name: Glycine max (L.)Merr. Plant Part: Seed Extract Solvent: Ethanol / Water Carrier Used: None Appearance:Fine Powder Color:Yellowish brown Odor:Characteristic Taste:Characteristic Particle Size:100% through 80 Mesh Moisture:< 5.0% Heavy Metals:< 20ppm Arsenic (As) :< 1ppm Assay Isoflavones by HPLC:>40% Total Plate Count:1,000cfu/G Yeast & Mold:< 100cfu/G E.Coli.:Negative Salmonella:Negative Shelf Life:Two years when properly stored. Storage:Tightly sealed in a clean, cool, dry area. Do not freeze, keep away from strong, direct light.