- 1. Is this product ETO treated or irradiated?In order to maintain the quality of the product, we do not provide ETO treated or irradiated orange peel powder.
- 2. Is Orange Peel Powder GMO-free?Yes, our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept orange peel powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 3. How do you qualify Orange Peel Powder based on heavy metal 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. Does this Orange Peel Powder contain any pesticides in it?We do not supply products with pesticides beyond its LOD. 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. Is this Orange Peel Powder sterilized?Yes, the orange peel powder provided by us is sterilized and the microbial limit is maintained.
- 6. What does ash value represent in Orange Peel 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. Is Orange Peel Powder suitable for vegans?Yes. Since this orange peel powder is totally derived from plants, it is considered suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- 8. Can this orange peel powder be consumed?Yes. We provide food grade and ready to consume orange peel powder.
- 9. What is the acceptable Moisture content in this Orange Peel Powder?The moisture content in our Orange Peel Powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 10. What is the color of the orange peel powder?The Orange peel powder provided by us is yellow in color.
- 11. What is the identification method used here?The Identification method used for this product is TLC.
- 12. How long can we store orange peel powder?This Orange peel powder has a shelf life of 24 months and can be stored till expiry.
- 13. Is E.coli & Salmonella present in Orange Peel Powder?No, E. coli & salmonella are not present in the orange peel Powder provided by us.
- 14. What are the heavy metals you tested for this product?This orange peel powder has been tested for the presence of cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for health.
Orange Peel Powder
Botanical Name: Citrus sinesis
Plant Part Used: Peel
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Oranges are spherical, citrus fruit of the Rutaceae family. This annual fruit crop has its origins in the tropical regions of Asia. Countries like Brazil, the United States, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and Iran produce oranges in large quantities. Since orange peels have numerous beneficial properties, they are used for exfoliation, moisturising, and cleansing purposes. It has an anti-ageing effect on the skin and also helps to control dandruff.