- 1. What does ash value represent in Cranberry fruit powder?Ash value is the residue remaining after the incineration of the drug or plant part. It represents the number of inorganic salts naturally occurring in the ingredient and adhering to it. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the addition of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- 2. What is the acceptable limit for ash value & why?We accept ash value below 5% because more content of ash value represents more impurities that adversely affect human health when consumed.
- 3. Is the heavy metal content in this product safe for human consumption?Yes, the heavy metals content in this product is within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
- 4.What are the heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- 5.What mesh size is suitable for me to purchase?The end application of the product generally helps in determining which mesh size is suitable to buy. Preformulation studies will help in the selection of a particular mesh size.
- 6. Is E.coli, Staphylococcus, & Salmonella present in Cranberry powder?No, E.coli, Staphylococcus, & Salmonella are not present in the Cranberry powder that we provide.
- 7. Is this product Irradiated?We do not supply Irradiated cranberry powder.
- 8. What is CA prop 65?CA prop 65 refers to California’s Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This act has charted out a list of chemicals that are likely to cause birth defects, reproductive issues, and cancer in humans. We make sure the products supplied by us are free from these chemicals or abide by the necessary residual limits.
- 9. Is Cranberry powder GMO-free?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept Cranberry powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 10. Is Cranberry powder BSE/TSE Free?Yes, the Cranberry powder that we provide is BSE/TSE free.
- 11. What microbial parameters you consider while qualifying this product?We make sure the microbial parameters in our products abide by the microbial limits charted out by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Our products are tested for total plate count (TPC), E. Coli & Salmonella, and yeast and mold.
- 12.What is the mesh size for this ingredient?The mesh size for this product is generally between 40-80 mesh.
- 13. What is the Moisture content in Cranberry Powder which you provide?The moisture content in our Cranberry Powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
Cranberry Powder
Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Forms Available: Fruit Powder, Juice powder
Cranberries are nutrition-rich fruits grown in the small trailing vines, belonging to the Ericaceae family. Although cranberry shrub is native to North America and Asia, it is largely cultivated in Chile, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine. Enriched with antioxidants, its powder in used in smoothies, sauces, desserts, and cereals. Since cranberries fight acne and reduce blemishes, they are also used in several beauty products. It helps with losing weight, enhancing oral health, and detoxifying the body.
