MACAPURE® PE 0.60% MACAMIDES & MACAENES (EC842948)

MACAPURE® PE 0.60% MACAMIDES & MACAENES (EC842948) is a powdered extract obtained from maca roots (botanical name: Lepidium meyenii Walp). The extraction process involves water (100%), followed by ethanol (96%) and water (4%). The composition includes natural extract, modified starch (carrier), tricalcium phosphate (acidifier agent), maltodextrin, and silicon dioxide (anticaking agent). It exhibits a light brown to brown color and a characteristic flavor.

Properties

Physical Form: Powder
Solid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions: Phytochemical
Supplement

Product families

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Convenience Foods

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Sports Nutrition

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts
Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Other characteristics

Brand

MACAPURE

Functions

Hair Growth Promoter, Phytochemical, Supplement

Ingredient Name

Maca Roots Extract Powder

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free, BSE-free, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Not Tested on Animals, TSE-free, Vegan; Allergen-free; BSE-free; Halal; Kosher; Non-GMO; Not Tested on Animals; TSE-free; Vegan

Active Component

Macaenes, Macamides
Macaenes
Macamides

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin
Plant Origin
Vegetable Origin

Certifications & Compliance

FFDCA, GMP, Halal, Kosher, The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), Vegan

Note

Micro Testing Principles: Limits guaranteed, selected microbiological parameters are monitored.
Heavy metals: Conform to regulatory requirements.

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Appearance

Light brown to brown powder

Shelf LIfe

728 days

Solubility

Water Soluble

Technology

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Packaging Type

Bags
Boxes

Storage Condition

Storage conditions: Dry, preferably full, hermetically sealed
Temperature conditions: Ambient / 10-30°C (50-85°F)
Handling: Protect against light.

Food Ingredients Features

Free of Major Allergens
Suitable for Vegans

Certifications and Compliance

FFDCA; GMP; Halal; Kosher; The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); Vegan

Food and Nutrition Applications

Meal Replacers
Nutraceuticals
Nutritional Bars
Powder Shakes
Sports Nutrition
Tablets

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Hair Growth Promoter

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

1 row

Characteristic	Value
Native Extract Ratio	22 - 38/1

Table 2 of 4

11 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles (Passing through max. 80 Mesh)	min. 90	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Macamides + Macaenes	min. 0.60	%	HPLC (LA-15-039)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	per gram	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Moulds	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21527: 2008
Ethanol	max. 5,000.0	mg/kg	GC (CQ-MO-168)
Arsenic Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Lead Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)
Heavy Metal	max. 10.00	mg/kg	ICP (CQ-MO-247)-not including Chromium

Table 3 of 4

13 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Bulk Density	0.44 - 0.64	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Lepidiline A	max. 100	mg/kg	TLC (QC-SOP-127)
Lepidiline B	max. 100	mg/kg	TLC (QC-SOP-127)
Macaridine	max. 100	mg/kg	TLC (QC-SOP-127)
Methyl-Tetrahydro-Carboline Derivatives	max. 100	mg/kg	TLC (QC-SOP-127)
Coliforms	max. 10	per gram	ISO 4832: 2006
Escherichia coli	Negative	per gram	ISO 7251: 2005
Salmonella	Negative	per 25 gram	ISO 6579-1 2017
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	per gram	ISO 21528-2: 2017 without confirmation
Aflatoxine (B1)	max. 5	μg/kg	—
Conjoitly Aflatoxine (B1,B2,G1,G2)	max. 10	μg/kg	—
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—

Table 4 of 4

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Native Extract Ratio	14 - 48	%
Modified Corn Starch	44 - 59	%
Tricalcium Phosphate	2 - 26	%
Corn Maltodextrin	1 - 6	%
Silicon Dioxide Content	0 - 2	%