Apricot kernel is the hard stone or pit found inside apricots. The kernel is used to produce oil and other chemicals used for medicinal purposes.
Apricot kernel is commonly taken bymouthor given as an injection into the veins for treatingcancer. But research shows that apricot kernel has safety concerns and does not seem to help treat cancer.
Product Name |
Apricot Kernel Extract |
Latin Name |
Semenpersicae/ Peachseed |
Part Used |
Seed |
Appearance |
White Fine Powder |
Specification |
30%-98% Amygdalin | ||
Function |
1.Anti-inflammatoryandanalgesiceffect,anti-tumoreffect. 2.Loweringbloodsugarandbloodfat. 3.Eliminationofpigmentation,freckles,darkspots,soastoachievetheeffectofbeauty. |
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Storage |
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight |
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Shelf Life |
24 months if sealed and stored properly |
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Sterilization Method |
High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Certificate of Analysis
Item |
Specification |
Test result |
Amygdalin |
98.0% |
98.12%(HPLC) |
Physical Control |
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Appearance |
White Fine Powder |
Conforms |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Part Used |
Seed |
Conforms |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Ash |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Particle size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Conforms |
Allergens |
None |
Conforms |
Chemical Control |
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Heavy metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Arsenic |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Lead |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Cadmium |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Mercury |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
Microbiological Control |
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Total Plate Count |
10,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
Yeast & Mold |
1,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |