Saw Palmetto Extract

Saw palmetto extract is a natural plant ingredient obtained from the fruit of the saw palmetto palm. The product comes in the form of a fine brownish-yellow powder with a characteristic taste and aroma. It is produced using safe solvents (ethanol and water), which ensures that the active plant ingredients are preserved.

Thanks to DER 4:1 standardisation, the extract contains concentrated bioactive substances, valued in dietary supplements and health products. Saw Palmetto is widely known for its beneficial effects on the health of the urogenital and endocrine systems, especially in men.

Description

Saw palmetto extract is characterised by a finely ground consistency and stable powder form. It is free from pesticides in quantities exceeding EU standards, heavy metals and microbiological contaminants. It meets the quality requirements for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.

Parameter	Value
Appearance	Fine powder, brownish-yellow
Smell and taste	Charact eristic
DER (extraction ratio)	4:1
Sieve	NLT 95% through 80 mesh
Extraction solvents	Ethanol and water
Loss on drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 5.0%
Bulk density	0.30–0. 70 g/ml
Benzo(a)pyrene	≤ 10 μg/kg
Total PAH (PAH 4)	≤ 5 0 μg/kg
Heavy metals (total)	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm
Total number of microorganisms	≤ 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast and moulds	≤ 300 cfu/g
E. coli	Absent
Salmonella	Absent
Staphylococcus	Absent