Characteristics of the plant Geranium sanguineum
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Geranium sanguineum is a herbaceous perennial plant from the Geraniaceae family, with well devel-oped roots. Freshly cut, the roots are pink while after several minutes, they become red. After wash-ing, the roots are dried on air or in dryers at a temperature of 40-45oC. The dried roots are red-brown on the outside and with red tinge on the inside. The plant contains flavonoids, catechin tannins, polyfenol acids, condensed tanins, sesquiterpene lactones and others.
Definition: Product from dried roots of the plant Geranium sanguineum.
Characteristics: Red-brown to brown amorphous powder, with specific odour.
Content of specific natural components:
Tannic compounds, determined as tannin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 25.0
Polyphenols, determined as catechins, based on dry substance, %: 22.5 to 27.5
Anthocyanins, total, based on dry substance, %, not less than, %: 0.3
Control: The qualitative indices of the product are controlled in accordance with the company docu-mentation, where assay methods and their validity concerning linearity and repetition are included.
Storage: Store in dry and cool places, away from direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 3 (three) years from the date of production.
Application: It is used alone or in combination with other plant extracts in production of food or feed additives.
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