Technical Sheet Gelatinized Aguaje and Red Maca Powder in Capsules
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TECHNICAL SHEET GELATINIZED AGUAJE AND RED MACA POWDER IN CAPSULES 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The aguaje fruit and the red maca are subjected to washing, disinfected, chopped, dehydrated, pulverized and sifted, after that they are mixed 50:50. 1. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mauritia flexuosa and Lepidium meyenii Walp, Red variety. 2. USED PARTS: Fruit of Aguaje and hypocotyl of Red Maca. 3. HARMONIZED CODE: CAPSULES 2106.90.71.00 4. ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION: It is a native Amazonian species, probably native to the basins of the Huallaga, Marañón and Ucayali rivers in Peru. Reaches 35 m. of height, its fruit is elliptic of 5-7 cm. long and 4-5 cm. wide. It adapts to the hot and humid tropical climate and poorly drained soil or flooded soil. The maca, is an Andean crop which is developed in a very restricted area of the central Andes of Peru (Cerro de Pasco, Junín, Tarma, Jauja, Concepción and Huancayo). This crop was domesticated about 2000 years ago in a climate of low temperatures and strong winds that limit the production of other crops, because it is between 4000 and 5500 meters above sea level in limestone and clay lands. Nutraperu E.I.R.L. Lima-Perú 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ANALYTICAL REPORT Appearance: Homogeneous powder , free from foreign particles. Color: Beige, similar to the reference pattern Odor: Characteristic similar to the reference standard Humidity: Max. 12 % Acidity: Max. 1 % Ashes: Max. 5.25% Gelatinization index: Minimum 94% MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL : Count aerobic mesophilic ≤. 104 CFU/G Mold Count ≤. 102 CFU/G Bacillus cereus ≤102 CFU/G Salmonella sp. Absent/25 Coliforms ≤10 CFU/G * It is a completely safe product under normal conditions of use. NUTRITIONAL VALUE 100 Grams Aguaje and Red Maca Energy 353,4 kcal Water 5,6 g Proteins 8 g Fat 5.2 g Carbohydrates 68.65 g Fiber 7.6 g Ashes 4.95 g Nutraperu E.I.R.L. Lima-Perú 1. PACKAGING: CAPSULES: PEAD/PET Bottles containing 100 capsules of 500 mg. 2. STORAGE AND STABILITY Keep in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources. We assure stability 24 months or, under appropriate storage conditions (sealed in a cool, dry environment and dark) 3. PRECAUTIONS: This product has no contraindications to be a food product. In the literature we have found no reports about contraindications for use of its components, or possible drug interactions. 4. PRODUCTION CAPACITY: Up to 10000 bottles per month NOTE: The information contained in this file is, according to the regulations in force: Peruvian technical standard, NTP 205,054: 1987, NTP 205,055: 1987, 011,180: 2008, 011,182: 2008, 205,037: 1975, Regulation of the Law of Food Safety R.M. No. 591-2008 / MINSA Nutraperu E.I.R.L. Lima-Perú .