Plant Source: Cluster Bean

CAS No.: 11078-30-1

HS Code: 3913900090

Molecular Formula: (C35H49O29)n

Brief Introduction: 

Galactomannan is a polysaccharide derived from natural plants and a natural dietary fiber. It can be used as a food additive in various functional foods, health foods and medicines, or as a nutritional fortifier in special medical formula foods.

Specifications:

Test Items	Specifications	Test Methods
Appearance	White to off-white powder	GB1886.301-2018
Taste and Odour	No peculiar smell	GB1886.301-2018
Molecular Weight	Not more than 200,000	GB1886.301-2018
Acid Insoluble Matter	Not more than 5.0%	GB1886.301-2018
Dietary Fiber Content	Not less than 80.0%	GB1886.301-2018
Viscosity, Brookfield Viscometer(5%, sol. 5℃)	Not more than 13mpa·s	GB1886.301-2018
Particle Size	. pass through 80 mesh sieve	In-house method
Loss on Drying	Not more than 10.0%	GB 5009.3-2016
Protein	Not more than 2.0%	GB 5009.5-2016
Ash	Not more than 1.5%	GB1886.301-2018
pH Value(1% Aqueous Solution)	6.0 ~ 7.0	In-house method
Arsenic(As)	Not more than 0.5 ppm	GB 5009.11-2014
Lead(Pb)	Not more than 2.0 ppm	GB 5009.12-2017
Aluminum(Al)	Not more than 70 ppm	GB5009.182-2017
Total Plate Count	Not more than 1000 CFU/g	GB 4789.2-2016
Coliforms	Not more than 3.0 MPN/g	GB 4789.3-2016
Moulds & Yeasts	Not more than 50 CFU/g	GB 4789.15-2016
Escherichia coli	Negative/10g	GB 4789.38-2016
Salmonella	Negative/25g	GB 4789.4-2016
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative/25g	GB 4789.10-2016

Application:
1) Functional food;

2) Health products;

3) Special medical raw materials

Packaging:
25kg PE coated paper bag or cardboard drum, double-layer PE inner bag or according to the requirements from customers.

Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original containers in a cool dry place before using; kept away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Shelf Life:
36 months if stored under above mentioned conditions.