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Melatonin
Foodcom S.A. offers melatonin, a high-quality ingredient in the form of a white crystalline powder. Thanks to its unique biological properties, it is used in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, functional foods and cosmetics. It is a valued raw material supporting the production of innovative health-promoting and specialty products.
Technical aspects
Melatonin comes in the form of a white, crystalline powder. It has a characteristic taste and smell, and its structure is homogeneous and fine-grained.
| Parameter | Value / Limit |
|---|---|
| Particle size | 100% through a 40 mesh sieve |
| Melting range | 117,0 – 120,0 °C |
| Moisture content (Loss on drying) | ≤ 0,5% |
| Residue after roasting | ≤ 0,5% |
| Content (Assay) | ≥ 99,0% |
| Single impurity | ≤ 0,1% |
| Total impurities | ≤ 1,0% |
| Heavy metals (total) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Total microbial count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Yeasts and molds | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Pseudomonas | Absent |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent |
Storage period
Melatonin retains its shelf life for 3 years from the date of manufacture if stored in a cool, dry place, away from light, in a tightly closed container.
Packaging
Foodcom S.A. offers melatonin in 25 kg paper drums with an inner double food film.
Application
Melatonin is widely used as an ingredient in health-promoting and specialty products:
- dietary supplements that support the regulation of the diurnal rhythm and improve the quality of sleep,
- pharmaceutical preparations with supportive effects,
- functional foods and foods enriched with bioactive ingredients,
- cosmetics with protective and anti-aging properties.
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