Nettle Leaf Powder
Nettle Leaf Powder is a fine powder made from grinding dried nettle leaves of the perennial plant, Urtica dioica. It is commonly used in dietary supplements, food and beverages, pet food, and nutraceuticals industries. Nettle is believed to be effective in easing various ailments, including allergies, joint pain, and urinary tract infections. The leaves of the plant contain compounds such as flavonoids, quercetin, and histamine, which are responsible for its medicinal properties. Nettle Leaf Powder is available in various forms such as capsules, tablets, and teas. Our products are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease, and consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Pets
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Whole Foods & Extracts
- Nutrient Premixes
- Plant & Herb Products & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Whole Food Ingredient
- Ingredient Name
- Nettle Leaf Powder
- Labeling Claims
Additive-free, Alcohol-free, Allergen-free, Colorants-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Preservative-free; Additive-free; Alcohol-free; Allergen-free; Colorants-free; GMO-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Nanomaterials-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Plant-Based; Preservative-free
- Certifications & Compliance
BRC Certified, FDA Compliant, GFSI Certified, Good Agricultural & Collection Practice (GACP) Compliant, Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Kosher
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Food & Nutrition
- Shelf LIfe
- 6 Years (at T - max. 25°C, RH - max. 65%)
- Ingredient
- Nettle Leaf Powder
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Ingredients
- Plant Type
- Nettles
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Quality Standards
- BRCGS
- Storage Protection
All goods must be free of living and dead insects or other pests. Irradiation with ionizing radiation is conform to No. 1991/2/EC prohibited. Products explicitly may not be fumigated with Ethylene oxide nor Bromomethane. Storage protection may only be perfomed with EU approved treatments.
- Applicable Requirements
Additives :; This product shall be free of additives including but not limited to artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners unlessspecifially stated in this specification.; GACP :; The product must be manufactured by the standards of the EMEA-GACP 2006 (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice).; Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) :; As per legislation (EC) No. 1829/2003 and (CG) No. 1830/2003, this product must not be genetically modified nor produced using genetically modified organisms and suege sludge.; Nanomaterials :; The Supplier guarantees that the delivered raw material will be manufactured without the use of nanotechnological methods.
- Packaging Specification
All components of the packaging must meet the requirements of regulation EC No. 1335/2004 and directive 2002/72/EC. may not contain MOSH and MOAH. Packaging must be clean, tidy and properly closed.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Non-Irradiated
- Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable
- Sewage Sludge Free
- Suitable for Vegetarian Foods
- Certifications and Compliance
BRC Certified; FDA Compliant; GFSI Certified; Good Agricultural & Collection Practice (GACP) Compliant; Halal; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP); Kosher
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Whole Food Ingredient
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | max. 2 | ppb | DIN EN 17641, LC-MS/MS |
| Ash Content | max. 10 | % | Ph.Eur 2.4.16 |
| Impurities | max. 2 | % | internal |
| Loss on Drying | max. 10 | % | Ph.Eur 2.2.32 |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | max. 50 | ppb | DIN EN 16619, GC-MS |
| Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids | max. 200 | ppb | BfR-PA-Tee-2.0/2014, SPE-LC/MS |
| Particle Size | max. 250 | μm | sensory |
| Sum Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | max. 4 | ppb | DIN EN 17641, LC-MS/MS |
| Tropane Alkaloids | max. 0.1 | ppb | BfR-PA-Tee-2.0/2014, SPE-LC/MS |
Table 2 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Coli | max. 10 | cfu/g | Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab |
| Entercocci & Coliforms | max. 10³ | cfu/g | Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab |
| Salmonella | absent | /25g | Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab |
| Total Plate Count | max. 10⁵ | cfu/g | Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab |
| Yeasts and Molds | max. 10⁴ | cfu/g | Ph. Eur. or accredited Lab |
Table 3 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | max. 0.5 | ppm | DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS |
| Cadmium Content | max. 0.5 | ppm | DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | ppm | DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.05 | ppm | DIN EN 15763, ICP-MS |
