Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that is widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Its leaves are full of a gel-like substance that contains numerous beneficial compounds. Aloe vera contains various powerful antioxidant compounds. Some of these compounds can help inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Aloe vera has strong laxative effects, making it useful to treat constipation. It does not appear to be beneficial for other diseases of the digestive tract.
Aloe vera reduced erythema (redness of the skin), but was also found to dehydrate skin cells, it can treat skin conditions like psoriasis and radiation dermatitis. Aloe vera may have anti-aging effects on the skin
Aloe vera contains a unique type of sugar called Acemannan. The polysaccharide is believed to have antiviral properties, ease gastrointestinal problems and stimulate the immune system.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION | |||
| Protein | 2.6 g/100g | Cholesterol | <1.0 mg/100g |
| Fat | <0.1 g/100g | Total Dietary Fibre | 19.6 g/100g |
| Trans Fat | <0.1 g/100g | Sugar | 27.3 g/100g |
| Saturated Fat | <0.1 g/100g | Vitamin A | <15 µg/100g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | <0.1 g/100g | Vitamin A [Beta Carotene] | <15 µg/100g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | <0.1 g/100g | Vitamin C | 22.4 mg/100g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.0 g/100g | Calcium | 5612.08 mg/100g |
| Energy | 290.5 Kcal/100g | Iron [Fe] | 9.77 mg/100g |
| Product Name | ALOE VERA POWDER (PREMIUM) |
| Genus & Species (Botanical) | Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f., syn Aloe barbadensis |
| Family (Botanical) | Liliaceae |
| CAS Number | 85507-69-3 |
| Plant Part (Source/Part) | Whole leaf Aloe |
| Standardization | Total Polysaccharides |
| Process | Spray dry |
| Country of Origin | India |
| S. No. | Parameters | Specification | Method |
| Physical | |||
| 1 | Description | White to Off white color powder | Visual/Organoleptic |
| 2 | Moisture by KF | NMT 7.0% | USP <921> |
| 3 | Residue on ignition | NMT 25.0% | USP <281> |
| 4 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water | ALPL/QC/STP-GT/028 |
| 5 | pH (1% Solution) | 4.0 – 5.5 | USP <791> |
| 6 | Tapped bulk density | 0.10 - 0.30 g/ml | USP <616> |
| Sieve Test (passes through) | |||
| 7 | # 40 mesh | NLT 100.0% w/w | USP <786> |
| # 60 mesh | NLT 90.0% w/w | ||
| Chemical | |||
| 8 | Assay Total Polysaccharides (Acetone precipitation) |
NLT 50.0% w/w | ALPL/QC/STP-GT/035 |
| 9 | Acemannan (Methanol precipitation) |
NLT 20.0% w/w | ALPL/QC/STP-GT/001 |
| 10 | Content of Aloin by HPLC | NMT 1.0ppm | ALPL/QC/STP-IN/001 |
| Others | |||
| 11 | Heavy Metals | ||
| Lead | NMT 5.0ppm | ICP-OES | |
| Arsenic | NMT 1.0ppm | ICP-OES | |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.3ppm | ICP-OES | |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1ppm | ICP-OES | |
| 12 | Residual Solvents | Should comply by ICH/USP | USP<467> |
| 13 | Residual Pesticides | Should comply by USP for Botanicals | USP<561> |
| Microbiological Profile | |||
| 14 | Total plate count | NMT 5000cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| Yeast and moulds count | NMT 100cfu/g | USP<2021> | |
| Escherichia coli | Absent/10g | USP<2022> | |
| Salmonella | Absent/10g | USP<2022> | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent/10g | USP<2022> | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent/10g | USP<62> | |
| Enterobacteriaceae | Absent /10g | USP <2021> | |
| Regulatory | |
| GMO Compliant | GMO Free |
| Irradiation Compliant (PSL and/or TL) | Compliant |
| Ethylene Oxide Compliant | Compliant |
| Compound Ingredients | Aloe vera |
| Allergens | Free from Allergens |
| Note | Does not contain Gluten |
| Cultivated or wild crafted | Cultivated |
| Certifications | Organic, Kosher |
| Storage And Handling Terms |
| Shelf life of this product is 24 months from the production date in unopened bag. Keep the product under cool and dry conditions. Unused portions should be kept in an airtight container. Product highly hygroscopic. When Exposed to moist environment it could cake without losing its properties |
| Packaging Terms | Two doubled polyethylene bags inside a fiber drum, containing 25 kg |