Nopal Powder (80 mesh)

Description

Nopal (cactus) belongs to the Opuntia genus, Opuntioideae subfamily and Cactaceae. Family, which consist of more than 300 species. All originated from America continent. The Nopal powder is a product obtained inspection, washed, disinfected, dried, grinding and sifting of nopal, with uniform particle green to yellow green or sand.

Organoleptic Specifications

Appearance:   Fine uniform particle powder.
Odor:              Dehydrated nopal characteristic to.
Flavor:            Characteristic of nopal powder.
Color:              Green to yellowish green cream.

Physicochemical Specifications

80 mesh:      Min. 85.0% passes through the mesh
Ashes:          Max. 22.0%
Lead:            Max. 0.5 ppm
Arsenic:        Max. 0.5 ppm
Cadmium:    Max. 0.5 ppm
Mercury:      Max. 0.1 ppm

Microbiological Specifications

Total plate count: Max. 10,000 CFU / g
Molds: Max. 100 CFU / g
Yeasts: Max. 50 CFU / g
Total Coliforms: Max. 50 CFU / g
E.coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative / 25g
Staphylococcus aureus: Negative / g

Storage and transport conditions

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Shelf life

36 months

Applications

Pharmaceutical, Food Supplements, Nutrition for good metabolism of sugars.

Recommended serving

100g / day [Basurto Santos, D., Lorenzana Jimez, M., & Magos Guerrero, G. (2012). Monograph. Nopal utility for glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus Mexico, Federal District, Mexico: Tominaga Nakamoto Medical School. UNAM.]

Characteristics

Natural
Dispersible

Certifications

ISO 22000
GMP
Organic
Kosher