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Product Description

Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding

Ashwagandha, also known as Winter cherry, Ajagandha, and Indian ginseng, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is native to Asia and Africa. Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and withanolides are the major active components of Ashwagandha. It is very nutritious for health and has many health benefits. This root is rich in potent antioxidants. It has many health benefits.

Product Type:

Raw Material/Extract
Product Category:

Organics
Product Sub Category:

Herbs-Spices-Seasonings
Product Mix Category:

Organic RM powders
Package Type:

25.00Kg

Product Data

Main Producing Countries	India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and United States
Product Use

Production & Sourcing

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a popular Ayurvedic herb that is native to India but can also be found in parts of Africa and the Middle East. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet in height and produces small yellow flowers and red fruit.The plant is typically cultivated as a root crop and the roots are harvested and processed for use in various applications. The cultivation of ashwagandha involves a combination of traditional and modern methods. In India, the plant is often grown on small farms using organic farming practices, while in other regions it may be grown on a larger scale using conventional methods.Once harvested, the roots are cleaned, dried, and then processed into different forms such as powder, extracts, capsules, or tinctures. The processing methods may vary depending on the intended use of the ashwagandha.

Application

Functionality

Benefits

Nutritional Value

Use In Manufacturing

Harvest Time

October - December

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g

Calories
per serving 377

Amount/serving		% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g		1.54%
	Saturated Fat 0g	0.00%
	Trans Fat 0g	%
Cholesterol 0mg		0.00%
Sodium 23mg		0.96%
Total Carbohydrate 91g		30.33%
	Dietary Fiber 26g	104.00%
	Total Sugars 9g	%
	Includes 0g Added Sugars	0.00%
Protein 1g		2.00%

Vitamin D 0mcg		0.00%
Calcium 197.8mg		15.15%
Iron 49.6mg		272.22%
Potassium 0mg		0.00%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

More Pesticide content in any food product may pose symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea in humans, so we do not accept organic material having pesticide content. Our Products are tested in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV. The products are tested for pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides. When pesticides are found below the level of detection (LOD), we accept products as Organic in addition to relevant certifications.

Yes, the organic ashwagandha root powder which we provide complies with CA prop 65.

Microbial parameters are very important to qualify any herbal product. In order to prevent and control biological hazards, we ensure that microbial parameters in our products comply with microbial limits as specified by the American Herbal Product Association (AHPA). We generally test total plate count (TPC), Yeast and mold, E Coli & Salmonella in our products.

Organic ashwagandha root powder which we provide, has characteristics taste.

We accept a product which doesn’t contain E.coli & salmonella in it. These two pathogens are harmful to the body and can cause gastrointestinal diseases.

Irradiation in any herbal product might cause chemical reactions that alter the food and alter the chemical makeup, nutritional content, and sensory qualities of the food. Hence, We do not accept Irradiated organic ashwagandha root powder to maintain the product's organic integrity.

No, E.coli & salmonella are absent in this ingredient, as it may lead to many bacterial infections in the consumer’s body.

We provide organic ashwagandha root powder with moisture content below 5%. The moisture content of the product facilitates the growth of microorganisms in the product, which in turn increases the risk of biological hazards. Moisture content below 5% in our product ensures better control of microbial growth and, in turn, increased shelf life.

Yes, All the heavy metals contents are within limit and comply with CA Prop 65 and hence considered to be safe for human consumption.

No we have only magnetic bars & the same is used at the time of sifting.

SS: <2mm

In the initial product is natural sun dried for 10 days and Sterilization temperature is 120°C for 20 to 25minutes.

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Biological source: Withania somnifera

Shelf Life: 48months

Plant part used: Root

Country Of Origin: India

Items	Specification	Test Methods
Physical Analysis
Description	Powder	Organoleptic
Color	Off white	Organoleptic
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Mesh size	Passes through #60 mesh	USP<786>
Loss on drying	NMT 10.0% w/w	USP<731>
pH (5% Solution)	Between 4 - 6	USP<791>
Tapped Bulk Density	Between 0.50 g/ml - 0.80 g/ml	USP<616>
Untapped Bulk Density	Between 0.30 g/ml - 0.60 g/ml	USP<616>
Identification	To comply by TLC	TLC
Total Heavy Metals	NMT 10 ppm	USP<231>
Lead	NMT 0.5 ppm	USP<232>
Arsenic	NMT 1 ppm	USP<232>
Mercury	NMT 0.5 ppm	USP<232>
Cadmium	NMT 0.5 ppm	USP<232>
Microbiology Test
Total Plate Count	NMT 100,000 cfu/g	USP<61>
Yeast & Mold	NMT 1000 cfu/g	USP<61>
E. Coli	Absent	USP<62>
Salmonella	Absent	USP<62>
Coliforms	NMT 100 cfu/g	USP<62>

Ashwagandha

Common Name

Ashwagandha

Synonyms

Physalis somnifera L., Indian ginseng, Poison gooseberry or Winter cherry

Biological Source

Withania somnifera

Family

Solanaceae

Parts Used

Roots

Major components

Steroidal lactones- withanolides, sitoindolides ; Alkaloids-anahygrine, anapherine, cuscohygrine, isopelletierine, somniferine, withanine and withasomnin.

Other constituents

Fatty acids, organic acids, amino acids, sugars and sterols.

Health categories

Immunomodulator.

Description

Ashwagandha contains not less than 0.02% w/w of total withanolide (sum of withanolide glycosides and withanolide aglycones), calculated on dried a basis [1].