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Latin Name:Siraitia grosvenori
Chinese Pin-Yin name: Luo Han Guo
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Siraitia
Genus: Siraitia
Part used: Fruit
Active Ingredient: Mogrosides,MogrosideⅤ
Specification: Mogrosides 80%; Mogroside V 20%-65%
Appearance:Light Yellow or White Powder
Particle size:100% pass 80mesh
Mogroside V
Molecular Formula :C60H102O29
Molecular Weight :1287.45
CAS Number:88901-36-4
MogrosideIV
Molecular Formula :C54H92O24
Molecular Weight :1125.31
CAS Number:89590-95-4
MogrosideVI
Molecular Formula :C66H112O34
Molecular Weight :14449.59
CAS Number:89590-98-7
Introduction:
Luo Han Guo(Siraitia grosvenorii, or Momordica grosvenorii) extract, is a natural sweetener
in powder form, low calorie, up to 350 times sweeter than sugar.
History:
Luo Han Guo is a perennial vine,cultivated in northern Guangxi of China.Its dried fruits are
ellipse or round,with brown or snuff surface and abundant small pale and black hairs.People
have used it for centuries for both its sweet flavor and its medicinal property in China. After
processed, it can be used as a remedy for colds and congestion of the lung. Nowadays Luo
Han Guo is used as a low calorie-sweetening agent in juices or drinks, or it can be made into
a desirable beverage itself.
Specification:
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Item
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Standard
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Results
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Appearance
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White powder
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Complies
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Taste
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Sweet
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Complies
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Particle size
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All pass 80mesh
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Complies
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Part used
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Fruits
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Complies
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Extract Solvent
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Water& ethanol
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Complies
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Loss on drying
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<5%
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4.31%
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Ash
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<5%
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3.15%
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Heavy metals
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<10ppm
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Complies
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Cd
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<0.5ppm
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Complies
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Arsenic
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<0.5ppm
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Complies
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Lead
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<0.5ppm
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Complies
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Hg
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Absent
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Complies
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Assay (HPLC)
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Mogroside V
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≥50%
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50.25%
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Pesticide residual
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666
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<0.1ppm
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Complies
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DDT
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<0.1ppm
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Complies
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Acephate
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<0.1ppm
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Complies
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Methamidophos
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<0.1ppm
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Complies
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Pcnb
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<10ppm
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Complies
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Parathion
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<0.1ppm
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Complies
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Microbiological test
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Total plate count
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≤1000cfu/g
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Complies
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Yeast & mould
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≤100cfu/g
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Complies
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E.Coli
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Negative
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Complies
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Staphylococcus
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Negative
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Complies
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Complies
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Aflatoxin
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<0.2ppm
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Complies
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Method of extraction: spray drying after extraction by ethanol& water
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Fuction:
1.Has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for colds,coughs,sore throats,gastrointestinal
disorder, as well as a blood purifier
2.It's easily soluble in water without any sediment.The Extract contains 80% or greater
mogroside.Mogroside is 300 times sweeter than cane sugar and is low in calories.It is a
stable,non-fermentable additive ideal for diabetics.
3.Contains high amounts of amino acids,fructose,vitamins and minerals.It is also used in
traditional Chinese cooking for flavor and nutrition. It is a versatile natural sweetener that
is ideally suited to replace artificial sweetenerssuch as aspartame.It works well in beverages,
baked foods, nutritional foods, diet foods or any food product that requires either a low
to no carbohydrate sweetener or low to no calories. Cooking or baking does not affect the
flavor or sweetness of it.
Application:
Luo han guo extract can be used in foods, beverages, supplements, pharmaceuticals,
personal care & beauty products globally.
Stability:
Luo han guo extract has been shown to be very stable in a variety of applications.
(Stability data is available upon request.)
Safety:
Luo Han Guo Extract (Mogroside) is safe when used as directed. No adverse effects have
been associated with its use.
Terms & Conditions:
1.Packing Detail:25kg/fiber drum OR 1kg/aluminium bag OR as per your request.
2.Delivery time:within 3 working days
3.Storage: Stored in a cool & dry well closed container, keep away from moisture and strong
light,high temperature.
4.Shelf life: Two years when properly stored.
5.Delivery:By UPS/DHL/TNT/EMS or by Air/ Sea as per Qty or as your requirements.
6.Free sample for your test
4.Shelf life: Two years when properly stored.
5.Delivery:By UPS/DHL/TNT/EMS or by Air/ Sea as per Qty or as your requirements.
6.Free sample for your test
7.Certification:Kosher, Halal, GRAS.
