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Botanical Name: Aframomum melegueta
Plant Part Used: Seed
Processing Method: Extraction
Grains of Paradise Extract Powder 12.5% 6-Paradol is a concentrated form of the seeds from the Aframomum melegueta plant, which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. This powder is produced by extracting and drying the seeds, then grinding them into a fine powder that retains the distinct, spicy, and peppery flavor of the original grains. The extract contains a standardized concentration of 12.5% 6-paradol, a compound that contributes to its characteristic taste and aroma. Often used in cooking, spice blends, and specialty foods, it adds a warm, zesty kick to dishes with its unique flavor profile.
The biological source of Grains of Paradise is Aframomum melegueta.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristics | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristics | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10% w/w | USP<731> |
| Residue on ignition | NMT 5.0% | USP<281> |
| Cleanliness | Absence of foreign matter | USP |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water | USP<1236> |
| Identification | Complies to TLC | TLC |
| Bulk density | 40 - 60 g/100ml | USP<616> |
| Assay (6-Paradol) | NLT 12.5% | HPLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 2 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 2 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| E. coli | Negative | USP<2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<2022> |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | USP<2022> |
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