| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Off-white or white powder |
| HPLC Identication |
Consistent with the reference substance
main peak retention time |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Specific Rotation, C=1 [a]D20 | + 20.0° ~+ 22.0° |
| Melting Point | 250.0~265.0ºC |
| PH | 7.5~8.5 |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 1 0ppm |
| As | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Pb | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Hg | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Cd | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Hydrazine | ≤ 2 ppm |
| L-Histidine | ≤ 0.3 % |
| L-Carnosine | 9 9 . 0 %-101. 0 % |
| Total Plate count | ≤1000CFU/g |
| Yeast &Mould | ≤100CFU/g |
| Escherichia Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two food grade poly bags inside. Net weight: 2 0 kg/drum |
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Storage condition |
Store in a well closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light |
| Shelf life | Two years when properly stored |