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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 | 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> |
| PH 5% Solution | 5 - 7 | USP <791> |
| Untapped Bulk Density | 0.30g/ml To 0.70 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Tapped bulk density | 0.50g/ml To 0.90 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Solubility in water | NLT 80 % w/v | USP |
| Total Bitter | NLT 20.0%w/w | Gravimetric |
| 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 100,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
| E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
| Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
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