Product Name: Maca Extract
Latin Name: Lepidium Meyenii
Specification: 4:1~20:1, 0.5-2.5% Beta ecdysone, 0.6% Macamide & Macaene
Test Method: HPLC
Part of used: Root
Appearance: Brown fine powder
| Product Name: | Maca Extract | |
| Botanic Name: | Lepidium Meyenii | |
| Part of plant | Root | |
| Country of Origin: | China | |
| Excipent | 20% maltodextrin | |
| ANALYSIS ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| Appearance | Fine powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown fine powder | Visual |
| Odour & Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Identical to R.S. sample | HPTLC |
| Extract ratio | NLT 4:1 | |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% through 80 mesh | USP39 <786> |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% | Eur.Ph.9.0 [2.5.12] |
| Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% | Eur.Ph.9.0 [2.4.16] |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg -Reg.EC629/2008 | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS |
| Heavy metal | ≤ 10.0 mg/kg | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.4.8> |
| Solvents Residue | Conform Eur.ph. 9.0 <5,4 > and EC European Directive 2009/32 | Eur.Ph.9.0<2.4.24> |
| Pesticides Residues | Conform Regulations(EC) No.396/2005 including annexes and successive updates Reg.2008/839/CE | Gas Chromatography |
| Aerobic bacteria(TAMC) | ≤1000 cfu/g | USP39 <61> |
| Yeast/Moulds(TAMC) | ≤100 cfu/g | USP39 <61> |
| Escherichia coli: | Absent in 1g | USP39 <62> |
| Salmonella spp: | Absent in 25g | USP39 <62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus: | Absent in 1g | |
| Listeria Monocytogenens | Absent in 25g | |
| Aflatoxins B1 | ≤ 5 ppb -Reg.EC 1881/2006 | USP39 <62> |
| Aflatoxins ∑ B1, B2, G1, G2 | ≤ 10 ppb -Reg.EC 1881/2006 | USP39 <62> |
| Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside N.W. 25 kgs | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, oxygen. | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging | |
1.Maca extract can supports glandular system.
2.Maca extract may boost work capacity.
3.Maca extract will promotes libido and sexual function.
4.Maca extract used to enhance physical energy and endurance.
5.Maca extract have the function of promoting mental clarity and concentration.
6.Maca extract own the effect on supporting stamina and buffers the effects of stress.
