Sweet Potato Powder
Sweet potato powder is a fine, nutritious powder made from dried sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas). It is used in food, beverages, animal feed, and pharmaceutical applications. Below are the general specifications:
1. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance: Light yellow to orange fine powder (varies by variety)
Odor: Characteristic sweet potato aroma
Taste: Naturally sweet and earthy
Mesh Size: 60-100 mesh (customizable as per requirement)
Moisture Content: ≤ 7%
Total Ash: ≤ 5%
Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1%
Carbohydrates: 70-85%
Dietary Fiber: 5-10%
Protein: 2-5%
Fat: ≤ 1%
Starch Content: 60-75%
2. Microbiological Limits:
Total Plate Count: ≤ 10,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: ≤ 1,000 CFU/g
E. Coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Within permissible limits
3. Heavy Metals & Contaminants:
Lead (Pb): ≤ 2 ppm
Arsenic (As): ≤ 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 1 ppm
Pesticide Residue: Within permissible limits as per international standards
4. Applications:
Food Industry: Used in baking, baby food, soups, sauces, and smoothies
Beverages: Used in health drinks, protein shakes, and flavored beverages
Pharmaceuticals: Used in dietary supplements and functional foods
Animal Feed: Used as a nutritious additive for livestock and pet food
Cosmetics: Used in natural skincare and face masks for its antioxidant properties
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