Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Red Clover Extract
Botanical Source: Trifolium pratense L.
Part Used: Flower / Aerial parts
Active Ingredients: Isoflavones (standardized, e.g. 2%–40%)
1. Product Description
Red Clover Extract is derived from the blossoms of Trifolium pratense through water-ethanol extraction. It is standardized to contain natural isoflavones, a group of phytoestrogens known for supporting women’s health, bone strength, and cardiovascular protection.
The extract is available in powder form for food, dietary supplements, and industrial applications (cosmetic & pharmaceutical formulations).
2. Specifications
| Item | Specification | Test Method |
|---|
| Appearance | Brown to reddish-brown fine powder | Visual |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic, slightly bitter | Sensory |
| Identification | Positive | TLC / HPLC |
| Assay (Isoflavones) | 2% – 40% (HPLC) | HPLC |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% | Loss on drying |
| Ash | ≤ 5.0% | Gravimetric |
| Particle Size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Sieve |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Microbiological Limits | Total Plate Count ≤ 1,000 cfu/g | USP |
| Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g | USP |
| E. coli / Salmonella: Negative | USP |
3. Applications
Food & Dietary Supplement Uses
Women’s health supplements (menopause relief, hormone balance)
Bone and joint health formulations
Functional beverages and capsules
Antioxidant & cardiovascular health blends
Industrial / Cosmetic Uses
Natural phytoestrogen additive in skin care (anti-aging, firming, moisturizing)
Used in hair care products for scalp nourishment
Ingredient in pharmaceutical intermediates for hormone support
Botanical extract for functional foods and nutraceutical formulations
4. Packaging & Storage
Packaging: 25 kg/drum with double PE bags inside.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from moisture, strong light, and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months when properly stored in original packaging.
5. Safety & Regulatory Information
Non-GMO, non-irradiated.
Allergen-free (no gluten, soy, dairy).
Complies with EU food safety and USP/NF standards.
GRAS status: Red Clover is recognized as safe in regulated quantities.
⚠️ Note: This TDS is provided for general reference. Actual product specifications may be adjusted based on customer requirements and target applications (food grade vs. industrial/cosmetic grade).
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