- 1. Is this Pomegranate Powder sterilized?Yes, the pomegranate powder provided by us is sterilized.
- 2. Is this Pomegranate Powder suitable for vegans?Yes. Since the pomegranate powder provided by us is plant-based, it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- 3. Is this Pomegranate Powder GMO-free?Yes, the pomegranate powder provided by us is free from GMO.
- 4. What does ash value represent in Pomegranate 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.
- 5. What is the acceptable Moisture content in this Pomegranate Powder?The moisture content in our pomegranate powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 6. Does the Pomegranate Powder which you provide contain any pesticide?No pesticides are used in the pomegranate 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.
- 7. Is this Pomegranate Powder 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.
- 8. Is this product Irradiated?We do not supply Irradiated pomegranate powder to maintain the quality of our products.
- 9. Is this product of natural origin? If yes, how do we ensure that?Yes, this product has a natural origin. This pomegranate powder has undergone the carbon-14 test, which determines whether a product has plant-based or synthetic-based origin. To maintain our product quality, we only supply pomegranate powder that shows 100% biobased carbon content in the test.
- 10. Are E. coli & Salmonella present in Pomegranate Powder?No, E. coli & Salmonella are not present in the Pomegranate Powder provided by us.
- 11. Is the heavy metals content within a suitable limit as per CA prop 65?Yes, the heavy metals content in this product is within the limit as per CA Prop 65.
- 12. How do you qualify Pomegranate 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.
Pomegranate Powder
Botanical Name: Punica granatum
Plant Part Used: Fruits
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Pomegranates are not only nutrient-dense, but they also contain powerful plant compounds which are responsible for most of their health benefits. The antioxidant levels in pomegranate have been shown to be 3 times higher than those in green tea and red wine. It is also believed that pomegranate is a rich source of Vitamin C. Having been used as a medicine for many years, pomegranates have the ability to support the immune system of the body.