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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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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Light brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Solubility in water | NLT 80 % w/v | USP |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.50g/ml to 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30g/ml to 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
| PH 5% Solution | 5 to 7 | USP<791> |
| Identification | Charantin By TLC | TLC |
| Charantin | NLT 10.0%w/w | UV |
| Solvent | Hydro Methanolic | USP |
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 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 | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
| Coliform | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP<62> |
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