Geranium sanguineum is a herbaceous perennial plant from the Geraniaceae family, with well developed roots. Freshly cut, the roots are pink while after several minutes, they become red. After washing, the roots are dried on air or in dryers at a temperature of 40-45oC. The dried roots are red-brown on the outside and with red tinge on the inside. The plant contains flavonoids, catechin tannins, polyphenol acids, condensed tannins, sesquiterpene lactones and others.
Characteristics of the plant Geranium sanguineum
Geranium sanguineum is a herbaceous perennial plant from the Geraniaceae family, with well developed roots. Freshly cut, the roots are pink while after several minutes, they become red. After washing, the roots are dried on air or in dryers at a temperature of 40-45oC. The dried roots are red-brown on the outside and with red tinge on the inside. The plant contains flavonoids, catechin tannins, polyfenol acids, condensed tanins, sesquiterpene lactones and others.
Deffinition
Product from dried roots of the plant Geranium sanguineum.
Appearance
Red-brown to brown amorphous powder, with specific odour.
Content of specific natural components
Tannic compounds, determined as tannin, based on dry substance, %, not less than: 25.0
Polyphenols, determined as catechins, based on dry substance, %: 22.5 to 27.5
Anthocyanins, total, based on dry substance, %, not less than, %: 0.3Shelf life
3 (three) years from the date of production.
Storage
Store in dry and cool places, away from direct sunlight.
Packaging
Geranium sanguineum is available in 7.5 kg PE bag, placed in carton box.
Application
It is used alone or in combination with other plant extracts in production of food or feed additives.