Arjuna Natural Garcinia Cambogia Extract 50% (EU Grade) (Calcium Salt) (GCC - 073 PLUS)

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)

Ingredient Name

Garcinia Extract

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients,

Phytochemicals

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Obesity Satiety,

Weight Management

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

GMO-free,

Natural,

TSE-free,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Food Ingredients Features

Easily Dispersible,

Oil Dispersible,

Provides Satiety,

Water Dispersible

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Oral

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Dosage Form

Granules,

Powder & Powder Blends

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Off white to light tan powder

Flavor

Characteristic smokey herbal

Odor

Characteristic salty herbal

Soluble in

min. 70

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Herb Extract Ratio	6:1	-	Complies
Moisture Content	max. 5	%	In House Specification
Extraction Solvent	100% Water	%	Complies
Tap Density	0.55 - 0.85	g/ml	IP
Bulk Density	0.30 - 0.50	g/ml	USP <616>
pH (at 1% Solution)	7.0 - 9.5	-	In House Specification
Particle Size (passing thru 30 mesh)	100	%	Complies USP 37 <786>
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon	max. 50	µg/kg	UPLC -Fluro

Pesticides

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Sum of Benzo (a)pyrene	Complies with EU	-	GC- MS

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	cfu/g	AOAC, BAM
Yeast & Mould Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	AOAC, BAM
Salmonella	Absent	per 25g	AOAC, BAM
Escherichia coli	Absent	per 10g	AOAC, BAM
Coliforms	Absent	per 10g	AOAC, BAM

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Carbohydrate Content	2.9	g/100g	-
Protein Content	1.5	g/100g	-
Fat	0.4	g/100g	-
Calorific Value	21.2	Kcal/100g	-

Assay

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydroxy Citric Acid Content	min. 50	-	HPLC
Calcium Content	13 - 19	%	Titration
Salt Content	max. 2.5	%	Titration

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Heavy Metals	max. 10	ppm	ICP-MS
Lead Content	max. 3	ppm	AAS
Arsenic Content	max. 1	ppm	AAS
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	ppm	AAS
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	AAS

Contaminants

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Benzo (A) Pyrene Content	max. 10	µg/kg	UPLC -Fluro

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

GMP,

ISO 22000,

NSF Approved

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

India,

USA

Regional Availability

• India
• USA

Packaging Details

25kg HM-HDPE container with polythene inner lining

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage Condition

Keep in air tight containers and in inert atmosphere at ambient temperature.