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Inulin belongs to a classical dietary fibers known as fructans. It is contained in many natural plants that are taken as foods. Inulins are also used as a natural food supplement for health purposes. Our Inulin is extracted from the chicory root. It is a white, fine powder which dissolves easily in water.
| CHARACTERISTIC | STANDARD | TESTING METHOD | VALUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory Evaluation | ||||
| Appearance | White powder | Take appropriate powder sample, observe the powder appearance and color under favorable natural light, taste a small amount in mouth. | Conform | Pass |
| Odor & Taste | Odorless, slightly sweet | Conform | Pass | |
| Impurities | No visible impurities | Conform | Pass | |
| Physical-Chemical Characteristics | ||||
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) % | ≤4.50 | GB 5009.3 | 4.12 | Pass |
| Inulin (DP2-60, Dried Basis), % | ≥90.0 | Q/P&H 0001S-2018 | 92.86 | Pass |
| Sugars (Dried Basis), % | ≤10.0 | GB/T 22221 | 7.11 | Pass |
| Glucose / Fructose / Sucrose | - | - | (0.77) (1.15) (5.19) |
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| Ash (Dried Basis), % | ≤0.2 | GB 5009.4 | 0.033 | Pass |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0-7.0 | GB/T 20885 | 6.49 | Pass |
| Microbiology Characteristics | ||||
| Aerobic Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 | 120 | Pass |
| Moulds | ≤20 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 | <10 | Pass |
| Yeasts | ≤20 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 | <10 | Pass |
| Total Coliforms | <10 cfu/g | GB 4789.3 | <10 | Pass |
| E.Coli | <10 cfu/g | GB 4789.38 | <10 | Pass |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Absent in 1g | GB 4789.10 | Absent | Pass |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g | GB 4789.4 | Absent | Pass |
| Heavy Metals | ||||
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.3 mg/kg | GB 5009.12-2010 | N.D. (<0.01) | Pass |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.1 mg/kg | GB/T 5009.11-2003 | N.D. (<0.01) | Pass |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.1 mg/kg | GB/T 5009.15-2003 | N.D. (<0.01) | Pass |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.01 mg/kg | GB/T 5009.17-2003 | N.D. (<0.01) | Pass |
| Weight | Packing Method |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | Bag/kg, outer box (Double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10 kgs, 25 kg or more | Drums or carton (Double layer plastic bag inside) |
| Weight Range | Delivery Method | Delivery Time | Destination type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg - 25 kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx | 3 - 7 days | Door to door |
| 25 kgs - 100 kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3 - 7 days | Door to door (to Airport if by Air) |
| More than 100 kgs | by Air | 3 - 7 days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10 - 35 days | Door to port |
