- 1. 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.
- 2. Is the heavy metal content in this product safe for human consumption?Yes, all the heavy metals contents are within the limit as per CA Prop 65. Hence, it is suitable for human consumption.
- 3. What are 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.
- 4. Is there any pesticide used in this product?No pesticides are used in the organic goji berry powder that we provide. Our Products are tested for the presence of pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs), in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV.
- 5. What is the mesh size for this ingredient?The mesh size of products provided by us is generally between 40-80 mesh.
- 6. What does ash value represent in Organic Goji Berry 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.
- 7. What mesh size is suitable for me to purchase?You should consider the end application of the product to determine the mesh size you need to buy. Preformulation studies are known to help in selecting a particular mesh size.
- 8. Is E. coli, Staphylococcus & Salmonella present in Organic Goji Berry powder?No, E. coli, Staphylococcus, & salmonella are not present in the organic goji berry powder that we provide.
- 9. 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.
- 10. Is this product Irradiated?We do not supply Irradiated goji berry powder in order to maintain the organic integrity of our products.
- 11. Is Organic Goji Berry powder GMO-Free?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept Goji berry powder from the facilities, where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
Goji Berry Powder
Botanical Name: Lycium barbarum
Forms Available: Dried berries, whole
Also known as wolfberry, goji berry is an orangish red berry, native to China. These berries are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and fibre. They also have all the eight amino acids and a high content of anti-oxidants. They are even known to have essential anti-inflammatory properties. Goji berries help in boosting the immune system, aiding weight loss, maintaining blood sugar, preventing flu, and triggering the production of testosterone. Consuming these berries also promotes eye and skin health and alleviates depression and anxiety.