(1) Manufacturing data
Botanical name: Camellia sinensis.
Part of plant used: Leaves
Method of manufacturing: Maceration
Solvent for Extraction: water
Carrier / Excipient: absent
Active Ingredient: Polyphenols (Catechins)
(2) Quality data
1) Physical and chemical data
Appearance: Fine Powder
Color: Grey/ Green
Aroma: Characteristic
Taste: Mild, astringent
Solubility: Sparingly
Particle Size: Not less than 95% thru 40 mesh
Moisture: NMT 10%
Quantitative determination (Phtometric): Not less than 30%-90% Polyphenols
2) Safety Data
Microorganism:
Total plate count: NMT 10,000/g
Mold and Yeasts: Not more than 100/g
E.coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
Other hazardous substance:
Arsenic: NMT 5ppm
Heavy Metal: NMT 10ppm
(3) Package/ Storage
Storage: Cool, dry area; DO NOT FREEZE
Shelf life: Typically 12 months unopened