Specifications

Flax lignans are being hailed as one of the emerging new health ingredients.

Flax is rich in lignans, compounds that are increasingly being studied for their potential benefits to both men's and women's health. Flax lignans are being hailed as one of the emerging new health ingredients. As more and more research is being completed, the scientific community continues to uncover new and exciting news about lignans.

 

Flax lignans are phytonutrients found in unrefined grains, legumes, certain vegetables and seeds. Flax is the richest source of lignans, providing 75 - 800 times more lignans than most other plant sources. Lignans have numerous biological properties. They are phytoestrogens, or naturally occurring plant estrogens, that can have a balancing effect on hormones. Lignans also exhibit strong antioxidant activities.

 

Research suggests lignans may benefit consumers in the following areas: Prostate health, Bone health, Breast health, Reducing symptoms of menopause, Heart health, Hair loss Acne, Inflammation, Potential anticancer role.

 

Specifications: Flax Lignan 20%

 

BOTANICAL NAME:	Linum usitatissimum Linn.
PART OF PLANT USED:	Seed
ORIGIN OF RAW MATERIAL:	China
COUNTRY OF PROCESSING:	China
ISSUE DATE:	Apr. 8th, 2009
PRODUCT NO.:	XQD-FLN20
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL	SPECIFICATIONS
APPEARANCE	A free-flowing light yellow or brown powder
LIGNAN(AS SDG AFTER HYDROLYSIS),%	≥20.0
PARTICLE SIZE(MESH)	95% through 60 mesh
LOSS ON DRYING,%	≤5.0
TOTAL ASH,%	≤5.0.
FAT CONTENT,%	≤2.0
BULK DENSITY, g/ml	0.40-0.60
LEAD,PPM	≤1.0
ARSENIC,PPM	≤1.0
CADMIUM,PPM	≤1.0
MERCURY,PPM	≤0.1
MICROBIOLOGY
TOTAL PLATE COUNT,CFU/G	≤3,000
YEASTS AND MOLDS,CFU/G	≤300
E. Coli	Negative/g
Salmonella	Negative/25g
Staphyloccous aureus	Negative/25g

PACKAGING: Available 25.0kg/carton net weight

STORAGE AND HANDING: In a dry and cool place, protected from light

SHELF LIFE: Two years in original package at least