- 1. What is the biological source of Dandelion?The biological source of Dandelion is Taraxacum officinale.
- 2. What is the plant part used in this product?The root of the plant is used in this product.
- 3. What are the nutrients present in Dandelion?The primary nutrients present in Dandelion include carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. Dandelion is also packed with phytochemicals, including polyphenols, flavonoids, apigenin, isoquercitrin, quercetin, caffeic acid, terpenoids, triterpenes, sesquiterpenes, inulin, and lutein.
- 4. Is Dandelion recognized as GRAS?Yes, Dandelion is recognized as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) product.
- 5. Are E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus present in this product?No, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus are not present in the Dandelion root extract powder provided by us.
- 6. What is the moisture content in this Dandelion Root Extract Powder 4:1?The moisture content in our Dandelion root extract powder is below 10%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 7. Does this product come under CA prop 65?Yes, the heavy metals content in this product is within limit and complies with CA Prop 65.
- 8. 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.
- 9. Is Dandelion Root Extract Powder 4:1 BSE/TSE Free?Yes, the Dandelion Root Extract Powder 4:1 provided by us is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) & Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).
- 10. Does this Dandelion Root Extract Powder 4:1 contain any allergen?No, this Dandelion Root Extract Powder does not contain any allergen.
Dandelion Root Extract Powder 4:1
Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Extraction
Dandelions are weeds belonging to the Asteraceae family or daisy family. It is native to North America and Eurasia, but now it is widely distributed across all continents except Antarctica. Due to the high concentration of vitamins, its root is included in lattes, tea, smoothies, and muffins. Dandelion root has an exorbitant amount of antioxidants, which restrict free radical accumulation and lower cardiovascular health risks.
