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Specifications & Certificate of Analysis
BETA-GLUCAN 85%
Date: November, 2003
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ITEMS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance
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White to nearly white powder
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Identification
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Positive
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Assay (as anhydrous glucose)
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85.0% Min.
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pH (1% aqueous sol.)
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6.0 – 7.5
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Heavy Metals (as Pb)
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0.002% Max.
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Lead
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0.5 mg/Kg Max.
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Loss on Drying
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10.0% Max.
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Residue on Ignition
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6.0% Max.
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Total Plate Count
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1,000 CFU/g Max.
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E. Coli
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Negative
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