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ACACIA CATECHU EXTRACT |
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This extract is derived from heartwood of Acacia catechu, a member of Leguminoseae family. Acacia catechu is highly valuable for its powerful astringent and antioxidant activities. Commonly known as Katha is an indispensable ingredient of Pan which is beetle leaf preparation chewed in India. It is useful in dental, oral, throat infections and as an astringent for reducing oozing from chronic ulcers and wounds. The chief phytoconstituent are constituents of the heartwood are catechin and epicatechin.
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
Catechins have siginificant antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. It is considered to be the best antioxidant. The antioxidant capacities are evaluated in terms of ascorbate equivalents by different methods. The extract restores antioxident enzyme superoxide(SOD) from the radiation inducing damage.
Acacia has a considerable antimicrobial effect. A survey shows that they are being used as chewing sticks in various parts of the world, due to its antimicrobial effect and hence considered as valuable ingredient for dental care preparations and more.
Our Product Specification
| PRODUCT |
Acacia catechu dry extract |
| REF |
ACEEC65/WO |
| PART USED |
Heartwood |
| GMO STATUS |
Non GMO |
| IRRADIATION STATUS |
Non irradiated |
| DESCRIPTION |
Off white to brown powder |
| IDENTIFICATION |
Catechin by HPLC |
| SOLUBILITY |
| a) IN WATER |
Not less than 50% |
| pH |
4-7 |
| MOISTURE CONTENT |
Not more than 10% |
| ASSAY (BY HPLC ON DRIED BASIS) |
| TOTAL CATECHINS |
Not less than 65% |
| EPICATEHIN |
Not less than 2.5% |
| MICROBIAL PROFILE |
| a) TOTAL PLATE COUNT |
Not more than 1000 CFU/G |
| b) YEAST & MOULDS |
Not more than 100 CFU/G |
| c) E. COLI |
Absent |
| d) SALMONELLA |
Absent |
| HEAVY METALS |
| TOTAL HEAVY METALS |
Not more than 20ppm |
| SHELF LIFE |
2 years |
| PACKING |
25kg Fiber drums |
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