| Description:
Plants generally have the height of 2"-6" tall. The leaves are elongated, flat and usually 7-10 cm long. The stems are pale green. The plants bear white flowers with purple veins during spring and summer. The seeds are thick and flat-beaked. Arugula plant is an annual herb which is fast growing which does best in well drained and fertile soil.
Nutritional Value
10 grams of Arugula provides only two calories. Arugula also provides 0.07 grams of fat, 0.26 grams of protein and 0.36 grams of carbohydrate (including 0.2 grams of total sugars and 0.2 grams of dietary fiber). It grants about 9.08% of Vitamin K, 2.50% of Vitamin B9 and 1.88% of Iron, 1.71% of Vitamin A, 1.67% of Vitamin C, 1.60% of Calcium, 1.39% of Manganese and 1.19% of Magnesium needs.
Health Benefits:
Antioxidant activities
Arugula is an excellent source of antioxidants which can raise the Oxygen radical absorbance capacity. Antioxidants help to maintain the balance of enzyme reactions in the cells and eliminate the free radicals which damage the system. Antioxidants help to counteract the health ailments such as common cold, heart disease, cancer and premature ageing.
Overall health
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A which is an antioxidant that improves the teeth, bones and eyes condition. All the leafy vegetables provide the flavonoids compounds which prevent the lung, skin and oral cancer.
Promote brain and bones
Arugula provides Vitamin K which helps in the formation as well as strengthening of bones. The antioxidants found in Arugula acts as anti-inflammatory activities in the body. The high intake of Vitamin K helps to slow down the development of Alzheimer's disease. Arugula results in low oxalate levels and allows the presence of more minerals which promotes the bone health. Arugula ensures the bone health and strength which prevents the degeneration of bones.
Enhance immunity
Arugula provides high amount of Vitamin which prevents the body from cancer and promoting the immune system. Vitamin C is the great defense against the free radicals and eradicate from the body before they provide any damage to the body.
Arugula is packed with minerals and a vitamin which provides enhances the immunity power. The body stimulates the creation of white blood cells and enhances the durability, strength and functions of immune system.
Prevent cancer
Arugula has phytochemicals such as sulphoraphane, indoles and thiocyanates which helps to counteract with the cancer in the body, encounters cervical, breast, prostate and ovarian cancer. Arugula is rich in these phytochemicals which restricts the activities of cancer cells.
Health of prenatal
Arugula is a great choice for mothers because it consists of folic acid which helps to reduce the development of mental defects in the newborns. Like other leafy vegetables, Arugula is rich in folates.
Promotes metabolism
Arugula possess Vitamin B complex and other eight vitamins which works together to enhance the cells metabolism and health. Vitamin B aids in production of energy, red blood cells, fat synthesis and other processes for the health of metabolism and cells. It possesses rich amounts of vitamin B complex in its organic structure.
Promote eye health
Arugula is a great source of carotenoids which are the pigments that occur naturally and improves the ability of vision. Carotenoids slow down the development of macular degeneration which is caused when the venter of field of vision is compromised. This leads to cataracts. The high intake of carotenoids helps to slow down the symptoms of old age.
Absorbs minerals
Arugula has low amount of oxalates in comparison to other leafy vegetables such as spinach. Oxalates prevent the mineral absorption in the body. As it does not have high amount of oxalates, the minerals such as iron and copper is easily absorbed in the body that can be used efficiently.
Lose weight
Arugula is low in calories content, rich in nutrients and vitamins which provide the positive effect on effort for weight loss. It helps to satisfy the nutritional needs and balances the system without making extreme changes in the diet.
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Analysis
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Specification
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Results
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Assay(HPLC)
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4 to 1
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Appearance
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Brownish yellow fine powder
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Ash
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≤5.0%
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0.4%
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Moisture
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≤5.0%
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0.6%
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Pesticides
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Negative
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Complies
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Heavy metals
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≤10ppm
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Complies
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As
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≤5.0ppm
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Complies
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Residual Solvent
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<0.5%
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Complies
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Particle size
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100% through 80 mesh
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Microbioiogical
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Total of bacteria
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≤1000cfu/g
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Complies
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Fungi
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≤100cfu/g
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Complies
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Salmgosella
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Negative
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Complies
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Coli
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Negative
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Complies
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