Birch bark extract powder betulinic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid.Betulinic acid was found active against cancer,several forms of herps and even AIDS.It has anti-inflammatory,and anti-malarial powers as well as showing cytotoxicity towards a number of tumor cell lineslt is found in the bark of several species of plants, principally the white birch (Betula pubescens) from which it gets its name.
| Product Name | White Birch Bark Extract | Latin Name | Betula platyphylla Suk. |
Part Used | Bark | Appearance | White fine powder |
Specification | Betulinic Acid 70%-98% | ||
Application | Food,Beverage,medicine | ||
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight | ||
Shelf Life | 24 months if sealed and stored properly | ||
Sterilization Method | High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Item | Specification | Test result |
| Assay ( on dry basis) | Betulinic Acid≥95% | 95.25% |
Physical Control | ||
Appearance | White fine powder | Conforms |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
Part Used | Bark | Conforms |
Extract Solvent | Water & Ethanol | Conforms |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Ash | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
Particle size | 98% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Allergens | None | Conforms |
Chemical Control | ||
Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms |
Arsenic | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Lead | NMT 3ppm | Conforms |
Cadmium | NMT 1ppm | Conforms |
Mercury | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms |
Microbiological Control | ||
Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
Yeast & Mold | 1,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
