Certificate of analysis

Specification Sheet Revised: 11/15/2012
PRODUCT: New-Unio® Standardized Nutraceutical Gran Onions PRODUCT CODE #: NU01G
Technical Administrator: Sami Zoorob
PLANT SPECIES: Allium Cepa Sami Zoorob
Part used: Bulb Complies with all current USP/NF
SOURCE/partner: Zhengzhou Harmoni spice CO. Ltd, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China Harvest Time: June/July
Item Specification Method of Analysis
Appearance:
White to light tan granules
Identity : spectrum must match onion granules
IR reference USP34/NF29
Active Ingredients
Specification
Method of Analysis
Iso-Alliin
HPLC, method#1451
Benfotiamine TBD
Pesticide Evaluation
Organophosphorus Insecticides
Diechlorvos
GC-MS,USP31,NF26
Fonofos “
Diazanon
Parathion-methyl
Chlorpyrifos-mythyl “
Pirimiphos-mythyl
Malathion
Parathion
Chlorpyrifos «
Methidathion
Ethion
Carbophenothion
Azinphos-methyl
Phosalone
Organochlorine & Pyrethroid
Insecticides
alfar-Hexachlorocyclohexane “
Hexachlorobenzene
bata-Haxachlorocyclohexane
Lindane
garma-Haxachlorocyclohexan
Heptachlor
Aldrin
Heptachlor epoxide ND

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Specification sheet
Specification Method of Analysis
Pesticide Evaluation
o' p'-DDE ND GC-MS,USP31,NF26
alfar-Endosulfan
Dieldrin
p' p' -DDE
Endrin
Endosulfan

o' p' -DDT
Carbophenothion
Organochlorine & Pyrethroid
Insecticides
p' p' -DDT
Permethrin
Trans-Permethrin
Cypermethrin
Fenvalerate
Deltamathrin
Heavy metals / Must Meet USP Limits <10mg/kg Actual Results of crop 2012 USP method 231
Arsenic < 0.50mg/kg 28ppb ICP/MS
Cadmium < 0.50mg/kg <0.50mg/kg AICP05A
Copper < 3.00mg/kg**
<2.00mg/kg ICP/MS
Lead < 0.20mg/kg 15ppb ICP/MS
Mercury < 0.50mg/kg
<0.50mg/kg ICP/MS
Zinc < 3.00mg/kg** <2.00mg/kg ICP/MS
** Specifications on zinc & copper were set based on tests results of several samples of new crop.
No FDA and/or USP limits are posted or determined. Specifications are only listed for information
purposes & may exceed limits as onion is a natural product & nothing is added in its process.
Bulk Density 0.6-0.80 g/ml or cc
Moisture
7.0% max A.D.O.G.A.
Granulation
% on US #20 Trace A.D.O.G.A.
% on US #60
40% min -85% max
A.D.O.G.A.
% thru US #100
5%min-25% max
A.D.O.G.A.
Microbiological* guaranteed at time of delivery only
Total plate Count
<75,000 cfu/g
(Same as USP method) AOAC 966.23
Yeast and Mold
<100 /g
FDA-BAM 7th ed.
Coliforms
<20 /g
AOAC 966.23
negative
AOAC 966.23
Pseudomones negative AOAC /BAM
Salmonella
negative
AOAC /BAM
Staph Aureus
negative
AOAC /BAM

ActivesTesting : Each batch is tested for the claimed actives, 100% onions: red, shallots, purple &
white, no chemicals or additives, NON-GMO, NO ETO Treatment, and/or irradiation.
Storage Conditions & shelf life:
Store in a cool, dry place, do not freeze. Shelf life is 2 yrs.
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