Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Tocopherol Concentrate (>70% total tocopherols)

Tocopherol Concentrate (>70% total tocopherols) — English (v2)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Mixed Tocopherols Concentrate 70 % (natural, vegetable origin), PN AF-TOCO1CCE
  • Scientific name: Glycine max
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Deodoriser distillate of refined seed oil
  • Appearance: Reddish-brown to light yellow clear oily liquid; a slight crystalline suspension is permitted
  • Aroma: Characteristic mild oily odour and taste
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with vegetable oils, fats and lipophilic solvents; soluble in ethanol

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ashPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<0.1%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)GC-MS<2 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Identity – colour reactionFCC monographPositiveConforms
Identity – retention timeHPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)Conforms to referenceConforms
Tocopherols (% w/w, CAS):HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)
d-α-Tocopherol (59-02-9)HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)5.0 – 15.0 %8.25 %
d-β-Tocopherol (16698-35-4)HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)0.5 – 4.0 %1.16 %
d-γ-Tocopherol (54-28-4)HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)35.0 – 50.0 %42.14 %
d-δ-Tocopherol (119-13-1)HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)15.0 – 28.0 %20.85 %
Total tocopherolsHPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)≥ 70.0 %72.40 %
d-(β+γ+δ) of total toc.HPLC-FLD (FCC monograph)≥ 80.0 %88.6 %
Acidity (0.1 N NaOH)Titration (FCC monograph)≤ 1.0 mL0.4 mL
Specific rotation [α]D, 25 °CPolarimetry (FCC monograph)≥ +20°+23.5°
Ethanol residue (ppm)Headspace GC (in-house method)<5000<100
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)GC-MS≤ 2 ppbN.D.
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<1000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonas aeruginosaISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store in a cool and dry place in tightly closed original containers, protected from intense light, oxygen and high heat. Blanket with nitrogen and reseal immediately after each withdrawal.
  • Carrier: Refined sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus), ≤ 30 % by weight. No other additives, solvents or carriers are present.
  • Packaging: 1–5 kg/bottle, 20–25 kg/drum (nitrogen-flushed HDPE or lacquered steel).
  • Shelf life: 24 months in unopened original packaging
  • Dosage and use: Mixed Tocopherols Concentrate 70 % is a natural, non-synthetic antioxidant and a source of vitamin E activity for edible oils and fats, emulsions, bakery and confectionery fillings, meat and dairy analogues, pet food, nutritional supplements and cosmetic formulations. Typical addition levels are 200–500 ppm on total fat for oxidative stabilisation of refined vegetable oils and 500–1000 ppm for high-PUFA systems such as fish, flax or algal oils; dietary-supplement and cosmetic applications are dosed to the declared tocopherol content. The gamma- and delta-isomers that dominate this profile are the most effective chain-breaking antioxidants in the tocopherol family, so the product performs primarily as a stabiliser rather than as a high-potency vitamin E source. Antioxidant efficacy is synergistic with ascorbyl palmitate and with citric or phosphoric acid as metal chelators. Disperse under gentle agitation into the oil phase at 40–60 °C before emulsification; avoid prolonged exposure to air, copper and iron. Overdosing beyond roughly 1000 ppm can reverse the effect and act pro-oxidatively — confirm the optimum by Rancimat or OSI trial on the finished matrix. Suitable for food use under FCC and Ph. Eur. requirements for mixed tocopherols concentrate. Allergen declaration: the tocopherols are obtained from soya (Glycine max). Soya is a declarable allergen under Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and must be declared on the label of any food carrying this ingredient.

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