Red Clover Extract
(1) Manufacturing data
Botanical name: Trifolium pretense L
Part of plant used: Part overground with flower
Method of manufacturing: Macerationx-reflux
Solvent for Extraction: Water/ethanol
Carrier / Excipient: Absent
Ratio of botanical to native extract: 6: 1
(2) Quality data
1) Physical and chemical data
Appearance: Fine Powder
Color: Brown
Odor: Characteristic
Taste: Light bitter
Solubility: Dissolve in Ethanol
Particle Size: 60~80 mesh
Moisture: NMT 7.0%
Ash: NMT 10.0%
Quantitative determination: Total isoflavonoid NLT 2.0%
2) Safety Data
Microorganism:
Total plate count: NMT 1, 000/mg
Yeast & Mold: NMT 100/mg
E. Coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
Other hazardous substance
Arsenic: NMT 5ppm
Heavy Metal: NMT 10ppm
3) Package/ Storage
Storage: Cool, dry area; In sealed container
Shelf life: Typically 24 months unopened