Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Light brown |
Appearance | A white to light buff colored amorphous powder; Odour meaty and not unpleasant |
Solubility | Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol and solvent ether |
Loss on drying (at 60°C & 0.7KPa; 4 hrs) | Max 5.0% |
Microbial Limits | |
E.coli. | Negative/1gm |
Salmonella species | Negative/1gm |
Fat content | Max 5.0% |
Assay | – |
Proteolytic acitivity | Titration difference between test and blank is NLT 4.5 ml of 0.1N NaOH |
Amylase | Min 100 U/gm |
Lipase | Titration difference between test and blank is NL |