Based on FSANZ pre-approved claims;
Organic Maqui Berry Powder is an ACO certified berry sourced from Chile. This Maqui Berry contains an abundance of phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins. These anthocyanins are present in the leaves and fruit of the Maqui Berry and are known to reduce oxidative stress therefore the antioxidants have been shown to aid in preventing various diseases. The physical, chemical, biological and organoleptic properties are locked in and preserved in the Maqui Berry powder due to the proprietary freeze-drying process. The Organic Maqui Berry Powder is a great addition to any food or beverage product.
| Chemical & Physical | |
|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 10.0 |
| Density | Min 0.35 g/mL |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Mould | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| Escherichia. coli | <10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella spp | Absent/25g |
| Taste | Characteristic of Maqui Berry |
| Colour | Dark Purple |
| Certification | Certified Organic (NOP, EU, ACO) |
| Allergens | Free from input of GMO, dairy, soy, gluten, additives & carriers |
| Safety | Food Grade, suitable for human consumption |
| Shelf Life | 36 months in original sealed bag <25°c (protect from air & light) |
| Packaging | 4 x 5kg foil bag in 20kg cardboard carton |
| Labelling | ||
|---|---|---|
| Organic Maqui Berry Powder, Organic Freeze-Dried Maqui Berry Powder | ||
| Nutritional Labelling per 100g (Typical Composition) | ||
| Energy | 1490kJ | |
| Protein (on dry basis) | 5.8g | |
| Carbohydrates | available – | 45.0g |
| sugars – | 28.6g | |
| Dietary Fibre | 31.0g | |
| Fats | total – | 10.5g |
| saturated – | 1.2g | |
| Sodium | 43mg | |
| Potassium | 1,090mg | |
| Magnesium | 93mg | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | |
| Total Anthocyanin | 3,700mg | |
| Total ORAC | 752 umoles TE/g | |
| Carbon Emissions | 13.5 kg CO2-e/kg |
