Specimen record
Ashwagandha extract

BVH·001

Ashwagandha extract

Withania somnifera

Standardised root extract, produced against a written specification and released only when the assay sits inside the agreed band. Supplied at 2.5%, 5% and 10% withanolides by HPLC.

Botanical name
Withania somnifera
Plant part
Root
Region of origin
Rajasthan, IN
Standardisation
Withanolides 2.5 / 5 / 10% by HPLC
Extraction solvent
Water / ethanol
Extract ratio
10:1
Appearance
Fine brown powder, characteristic odour
Particle size
100% through 80 mesh
Loss on drying
NMT 5.0%
Total ash
NMT 5.0%
Heavy metals
Lead NMT 3 ppm Arsenic NMT 1 ppm Cadmium NMT 1 ppm Mercury NMT 0.1 ppm
Pesticide residues
Complies with USP <561> and EC 396/2005
Microbiology
Total plate count NMT 10,000 cfu/g Yeast & mould NMT 500 cfu/g E. coli absent /10 g Salmonella absent /25 g
Shelf life
36 months from date of manufacture
HS code
1302.19
Organic
Available
Minimum order
25 kg
Standard lead time
15 days

Typical values. Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis supplied with every sample and shipment.

Packaging

25 kg fibre drums, double polyethylene liner. Palletised and stretch-wrapped.

Storage

Cool, dry place below 25 °C. Protect from light and moisture. Reseal after opening.

Applications

  • Nutraceutical
  • Functional food & beverage
  • Sports nutrition
  • Ayurvedic formulation

Shipped with its record

Twelve documents accompany every consignment. Certificates and scope supplied on request.

01 Specification sheet
02 Certificate of analysis
03 MSDS
04 Allergen statement
05 Non-GMO declaration
06 BSE / TSE statement
07 Gluten-free statement
08 Heavy metals report
09 Pesticide residue report
10 Process flow chart
11 Certificate of origin
12 Phytosanitary certificate