América Alimentos L-ARGININE BASE

América Alimentos L-ARGININE BASE is a non-essential amino acid precursor to nitric oxide. In the food industry it is used as ingredient in food supplements, beverages and herbal teas, among others.

Ingredient Name: L-Arginine

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Vegan

End Uses: Non Alcoholic Beverages, Nutraceuticals

Synonyms: (2S)-2-Amino-5-Guanidinopentanoic Acid, 2-Amino-5-Guanidinovaleric Acid, L-(+)-Arginine, L-A-Amino-D-Guanidinovalerate, L-Arg, L-Arginin

Technical Data Sheet

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: L-Arginine
Protein Type: Amino Acids
Food Ingredients Functions: Amino Acid,
Supplement
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Amino Acid,
Dietary Supplement
CAS No.: 74-79-3
EC No.: 200-811-1
Ingredients: L-Arginine
Technologies: Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Proteins & Amino Acids
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Proteins & Amino Acids

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
Other Food Applications
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications: Non Alcoholic Beverages,
Nutraceuticals

Properties

Appearance

Crystalline powder

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Rotation	#ERROR!	-	-
Test	98.5 - 101.5	%	-
Loss of Drying	max. 0.5	%	-
Residue on ignition	max. 0.3	%	-
Chlorides	max. 0.05	%	-
Sulfates	max. 0.03	%	-
Iron	max. 0.003	%	-
Heavy Metals	max. 0.0015	%	-
Identification	Infrared Absorption	-	-
Organic Volatile Impurities	Conforms	-	-

Thermal Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Thermal Stability	max. 90	°C	-

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	UFC/g	-
Fungi and Yeast	max. 100	UFC/g	-
Total Coliforms	Negative	-	-
E.coli	Negative	-	-
Salmonella	Negative	/10g

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 22000

Packaging & Availability

Approximate Weight Per Presentation

Approximate Weight Per Presentation - 25 kg (55 lb)

Storage & Handling

Total Shelf Life (As of production date)

Total Shelf Life (As of production date) - 24 months

Storage and Transport Conditions

Storage and Transport Conditions - Storage and transportation under GMP and respecting the conditions of Temperature 30 ° C and Humidity 75% RH ensure the stability of the product during the entire shelf life. This product is Hygroscopic NO, and Photosensitive NO.