Yucca Schidigera Extract NP Raw Material (Food Grade)
Product Code: YUCEXTNP Revision Date: 02/14/2013
| Description: | Yucca schidigera Extract Powder NP raw material is the concentrated purified extract of the Mohave Yucca Plant (Yucca schidigera). This natural Yucca ingredient is preservative free. |
| Appearance: | Tan to brown, free flowing powder |
| Concentration: | 50% Yucca Solids / 50% Maltodextrin |
| Color (10% solution in water @ 520nm): | 1.5 Maximum |
| pH (20% Solution in water): | 3.5 - 4.5 |
| Saponin Content: | 8% Minimum |
| TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL PROXIMATES | |
| Moisture: | 10.0% Maximum |
| Ash: | 3.0% Maximum |
| Fat: | 1.0% Maximum |
| Protein: | 1.0% Maximum |
| Fiber: | 1.0% Maximum |
| Carbohydrates: | 90.0% Minimum |
| CHEMICAL | |
| Arsenic(As2O3): | 3.0 ppm Maximum |
| Lead: | 1.0 ppm Maximum |
| Preservatives: | No Preservatives added |
| Cadmium (Cd): | 1.0 ppm Maximum |
| Mercury (Hg): | 0.1 ppm Maximum |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| Total Aerobic Plate Count: | < 1,000 CFU / g |
| Yeast: | < 100 CFU / g |
| Mold: | < 100 CFU / g |
| Coliform: | Negative |
| E. Coli: | Negative |
| Salmonella: | Negative / 25g |
| Staphylococcus aureus: | Negative / g |
| STORAGE Guaranteed shelf life of two years from manufacture date when stored at 5-25degC in original unopened container. Keep packages of this ingredient tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture from the air. |
| PACKAGING This raw material is packaged in 20 kg, 25 kg and 50-lb. (22.67 kg) sealed polyethylene bags in cardboard boxes or fiber drums |
| REGULATORY Yucca Extract Powder is approved for use in food and beverages by the United States FDA (GRAS) under Title 21 CFR 172.510 and bears FEMA number 3121 and organic certified foods under N.O.P 205.605. |