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Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Extraction
Belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae, Bitter melon is also known as bitter gourd and balsam pear. Originated in Africa, it is well known for its bitter taste. Charantin, momordicine, p-insulin, saponin, triterpene, proteid, steroid, alkaloid, lipid, and phenolic are active components present in bitter melon. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
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Serving Size: 100g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 1.54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 30mg | 1.25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.2g | 7.33% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5.00% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 6g | 12.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 120mg | 9.23% | |
| Iron 1.5mg | 5.56% | |
| Potassium 1776mg | 37.79% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Bitter | Organoleptic |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Assay ( Content of bitter on dry basis) | NLT 10% | Gravimetric |
| Water Soluble (1% solution in water ) | NLT 80 % w/w | USP |
| Bulk Density(Tapped Density) | 0.40 g/ml -0.80 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Mesh size | NLT 85% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Mesh size | NLT 100% Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Mesh size | NLT 100% Passes through #40 mesh | USP<786> |
| Residual Solvent | Meet the Requirement | USP |
| Identification | Identical to R.S. sample | USP |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 3 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | USP<62> |
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