Product Description：
Grape is a berry in genus Vitis. Cultivated as early as 8000 years ago in the middle east, grape is one of the most popular fruit with endless ways to consume. Researches showed the shades of grape fruits is determined by anthocyanins and other pigment chemicals which responsible of the color of purple grape. Among many flavonoids in grape Olygemeric Proanthocyanidinss (OPCs) appeared to be most valuable composition. Studies showed beyond their antioxidant powers, OPCs are thought to improve blood circulation and help strengthen blood vessels. Their properties benefit people with heart disease.
Benefits:
Olygemeric Proanthocyaniddinss, more commonly known as OPCs, are phenolic compounds that found in a variety of plants. OPC are oligomers of catechin and epicatechin. This polyphenol is belong to the flavonoid family and offers multiple beneficial activities including improve blood circulation, strengthen blood vessels, lower hear rate. In plant extract industry, the main source of OPC is cranberries, grape seeds and red wine.
| BASIC ANALYSIS | ||
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Different. Powder / Extract | Extract | Microscopy / other |
| Loss on drying | <5% | Dryer |
| Ash | <5% | Dryer |
| Bulk Density | 0,50-0,68 g/ml | Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Microbial Analysis | ||
| Total Plate Count | < 3,000 cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | < 300 cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E. Coli | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative | ELFA-AOAC |
| Staphylococcus | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 2003.07 |
GMO STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
BY PRODUCTS & IMPURITIES STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances:
Parabens
Phthalates
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Solvents and Residual Solvents
GLUTEN FREE STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(BSE)/ (TSE) STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
CRUELTY-FREE STATEMENT
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
KOSHER STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
VEGAN STATEMENT
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
FOOD ALLERGEN INFORMATION
| Component | Present in the product |
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) | No |
