Table 13.
Microbiological quality of the rhein-rich extract and its 6-month storage at 4 °C.
| Microbiological Quality | Acceptable Criteria * | Rhein-Rich Extract | 6-Month Storage Extract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) | NMT 2 × 104 CFU/g | Absence in 1 g | 10 CFU/g |
| Total yeast and mold count (TYMC) | NMT 2 × 102 CFU/g | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g |
| Bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria | NMT 102 CFU/g | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g |
| Salmonella spp. | Absence in 10 g | Absence in 10 g | Absence in 10 g |
| Escherichia coli | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g | Absence in 1 g |
* As per limits mentioned in ASEAN guidelines. NMT = Not more than.