Alpha Amino Nitrogen

Not less than 2.5%

Total Nitrogen

Not less than 11%

pH solution

5.5 to 7.0 (2%)

Proteins

Not less than 70%

Odour

Characteristic but not putrescent

Loss on Drying

Not more than 5 %

Degree of Hydrolysis

Not less than 23%

Clarity

2 % solution remains clear before and after autoclaving at 121 deg C

Appearance

Cream colored hygroscopic, amorphous powder