Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract Powder
- Latin name: Griffonia Simplicifolia
- CAS No : 4350-09-8
- Active Ingredient: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
- Specifications: 15%,25%, 30%, 50%, 80%, 99%
- Part used: Seed
- Test Method: HPLC
- Appearance: White Powder
- Standard: GMP, Kosher, HALAL, ISO9001, HACCP
- Unit: KG
Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract Powder
Product Description
Griffonia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioiddeae. Griffonia is known to have a high concentration of 5-HTP in its seeds. Griffonia seed comes from the beans of a vie native to Africa. In African folk medicine, Griffonia seed is reputed to be aphrodisiac, as well as an antibiotic and a remedy for diarrhea, vomiting and stomachache. Recent research suggest that Griffonia seed raises serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is useful in regulating brain chemistry and is used in the treatment of diseases such as depression, insomnia and eating disorder.
Function
Griffonia seed extract is used in the pharmaceutical and health products such as anti-bacterial, antidepressants and sedatives.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Different. Powder / Extract | Extract | Microscopy / other |
| Loss on drying | <5% | Dryer |
| Ash | <5% | Dryer |
| Bulk Density | 0,50-0,68 g/ml | Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Microbial Analysis
| Total Plate Count | < 3,000 cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | < 300 cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E. Coli | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative | ELFA-AOAC |
| Staphylococcus | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 2003.07 |
Gmo Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product was not produced from or with GMO plant material.
By Products & Impurities Statement
- We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain and was not manufactured with any of the following substances:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
- Solvents and Residual Solvents
Gluten Free Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is gluten-free and was not manufactured with any ingredients containing gluten.
(Bse)/ (Tse) Statement
We hereby confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, this product is free of BSE/TSE.
Cruelty-Free Statement
We hereby declare that, to the best of our knowledge, this product has not been tested on animals.
Kosher Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Kosher standards.
Vegan Statement
We hereby confirm that this product has been certified to Vegan standards.
Food Allergen Information
| Component | Present in the product |
| Peanuts (and/or derivatives,) e.g., protein oil | No |
| Tree Nuts (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Seeds (Mustard, Sesame) (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut or their hybrids | No |
| Gluten | No |
| Soybeans (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Dairy (including lactose) or Eggs | No |
| Fish or their products | No |
| Shellfish or their products | No |
| Celery (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Lupin (and/or derivatives) | No |
| Sulphites (and derivatives) (added or > 10 ppm) | No |