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Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as African cucumber, bitter gourd, Carilla fruit, bitter apple that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to The Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. Terpenoids, Phenolics, Saponins, Sterols are the bioactive components present in the fruit. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins like Vitamin A, B, C, and also minerals like Potassium, Zinc, Iron. It is well known for its bitter taste and health beneficial properties. It is a power pack of antioxidants that provide protection to our body against the harmful effects of free radicals. It is good for the pancreas, heart, kidney, skin, eye health.
Main Producing Countries |
China, India, Phillipines, Thailand, United States and Vietnam
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Product Use |
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Serving Size: 100g
| Amount/serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 1.54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0.00% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | % | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0.00% | |
| Sodium 4.7mg | 0.17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.4g | 23.00% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12.49% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | % | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0.00% | |
| Protein 11g | 22.00% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0.00% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 23mg | 1.77% | |
| Iron 420mg | 2333.33% | |
| Potassium 310mg | 6.60% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | Yellow | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% Passes through #60 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| 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> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Momordica charantia
Parts Used
Major components Other constituents
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