Cordyceps sinensis
| Product name | Cordyceps Dry Extract, 30% Polysaccharides | Revised 11/2019 Version 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cordyceps sinensis, syn. Caterpillar fungus | |
| Product code | 11353 | |
| Shelf life | 2 years | |
| Storage conditions | Cool and dry place, keep away from strong light and heat | |
| Part used | Mycelium | |
| Carrier | Dextrin ≤ 10% | |
| Country of origin | China | |
| Test Item | Specification | Method |
| Appearance | Yellowish-brown to deep brown powder | visual |
| Odour and Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Positive | Internal |
| Polysaccharides | ≥ 30 % | UV |
| Particle size | ≥ 95% through 80 mesh | CP2005 |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 7.0 % | USP26 |
| Total ash | ≤ 12 % | USP26 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm | USP26 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm | USP26 |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | USP26 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | USP26 |
| Microbiology | ||
| Total plate count | ≤ 5 x 10⁴ cfu/g | CP2005 |
| Yeasts & moulds | ≤ 5 x 10² cfu/g | CP2005 |
| E. coli | Negative/g | CP2005 |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g | CP2005 |
