PERILLA SEED POWDER

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Perilla seed powder, derived from the seeds of the Perilla frutescens plant, is valued for its nutritional benefits and culinary uses. Below are its typical specifications:

1. Physical Specifications:

Appearance: Fine, light brown powder.

Aroma and taste: Distinctive nutty aroma and taste.

Moisture content: ≤ 10% to ensure storage stability.

Purity: ≥ 99%, no foreign substances.

Particle Size: Passes 80 mesh sieve.

2. Chemical specifications:

Protein content: Approximately 20–25%.

Fat content: About 40–50%, rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids: high levels, mainly alpha-linolenic acid.

Carbohydrates: approximately 20-30%.

Dietary fiber: Approximately 15–20%.

Ash content: ≤ 5%.

Pesticide residues: Within the permissible limits set by the regulatory authorities.

3. Microbiological specifications:

Total Plate Count (TPC): ≤ 10,000 CFU/g.

Yeast and mold: ≤ 100 CFU/g.

Well. coli: Missing in 1 g.

Salmonella: Missing in 25 g.

Aflatoxins: ≤ 10 ppb.

4. Nutritional characteristics (per 100 g):

Calories: Approximately 500 kcal.

Proteins: 20–25 g.

Fat: 40–50 g.

Carbohydrates: 20–30 g.

Fiber: 15–20 g.

Minerals: rich in calcium, iron and magnesium.

Vitamins: Contains vitamin B1 (thiamine).

5. Packaging and storage:

Packaging: Food grade materials such as sealed plastic or aluminum foil bags.

Net Weight: Usually available in 250g, 500g or 1kg packs.

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Shelf life: Typically 12 months when unopened and stored properly.