The nutritional value of taro is very high. The starch content in the tuber reaches 70%. It can be used as both food and vegetables. It is a tonic for all ages. Taro is also rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, carotene, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, saponins and other ingredients.
Item | Limits of Test | Results |
Appearance | Light Pink powder | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Specification | 99% | Complies |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 4.32% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤5.0% | 4.58% |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Heavy metals | ≤ 10ppm | Complies |
As | ≤ 2ppm | Complies |
Pb | ≤ 2ppm | Complies |
Hg | ≤ 1ppm | Complies |
Microbiology | ||
Total bacterial count | ≤ 1000CFU/g | Complies |
Yeasts & mold | ≤ 100CFU/g | Complies |
E.coli | Negative | Complies |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored | |
Conclusion | Complies with the Enterprise Standards |