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Category:cosmetic agents, dietary supplements
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Organoleptic Properties:
| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
| Carrubba |
| maca extract
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| Dongguan Meiherb Biotech |
| Maca Extract
Odor: characteristic Use: Maca is not a sexual medicine nor a supplement, but a natural food. Maca extract contains 4 alkaloids, glucosinolates, a variety of vitamins such as proteins, amino acids, polysaccharides, minerals and a variety of natural plant active ingredients. |
| Naturex |
| Maca Extract
NAT healthy™ |
| Shaanxi Y-Herb Biotechnology |
| Peru Black Maca Root Extract Sexual Enhancement Ingredients Raw Lepidium Meyenii Macamide
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| Xi'an Greena Biotech |
| maca extract
Odor: characteristic Use: Maca is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes ofPeru around Lake Junin. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable, a medicinal herb, and a supposed aphrodisiac. Its Spanish and Quechua names include maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, and ayak willku. Maca extract is taken from the root of the maca plant. This extract is thought to have many health benefits and healing properties. For many centuries, maca extract has been taken to enhance sexual performance. It is a kind of powerful aphrodisiac and it can increase adrenaline hormone levels as well as thelibido. The natural aging process can lower the sexual drive in both men and women. Maca extract is believed increase stamina and energy levels, which can make sexual experiences more enjoyable. |
| Xian Yuensun Biological Technology |
| Maca Extract 4:1 - 20:1
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Safety Information:
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| Hazards identification |
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| Classification of the substance or mixture |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
| None found. |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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| Hazard statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Dermal Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Inhalation Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | | cosmetic agents, dietary supplements |
| Recommendation for lepidium meyenii root extract usage levels up to: | | | not for fragrance use.
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| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
| publication number: 30 |
| Click here to view publication 30 |
| | average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
| baked goods: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 15.00000 | 35.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic): | 5.00000 | 20.00000 |
| breakfast cereal: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
| cheese: | 30.00000 | 60.00000 |
| chewing gum: | - | - |
| condiments / relishes: | 25.00000 | 50.00000 |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - |
| egg products: | 40.00000 | 80.00000 |
| fats / oils: | 10.00000 | 50.00000 |
| fish products: | 40.00000 | 80.00000 |
| frozen dairy: | 40.00000 | 80.00000 |
| fruit ices: | 10.00000 | 30.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings: | 30.00000 | 80.00000 |
| granulated sugar: | - | - |
| gravies: | 25.00000 | 50.00000 |
| hard candy: | - | - |
| imitation dairy: | 50.00000 | 120.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea: | 10.00000 | 30.00000 |
| jams / jellies: | - | - |
| meat products: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 |
| milk products: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
| nut products: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
| other grains: | 35.00000 | 80.00000 |
| poultry: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 |
| processed fruits: | 10.00000 | 30.00000 |
| processed vegetables: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 |
| reconstituted vegetables: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 |
| seasonings / flavors: | 100.00000 | 200.00000 |
| snack foods: | 50.00000 | 100.00000 |
| soft candy: | - | - |
| soups: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - |
| sweet sauces: | 35.00000 | 70.00000 |
Safety References:
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Other Information:
| FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
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Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| | extract of the roots of the lepidium meyenii, brassicaceae | | | lepidium peruvianum root extract | | | maca extract |
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