Alpha Amino Nitrogen

Not less than 3%

Total Nitrogen

Not less than 13.6 %

pH

5.5 to 7.0 (2% solution)

Proteins

Not less than 85%

Odour

Characteristic but not putrescent

Loss on Drying

Not more than 5 %

Degree of Hydrolysis

Not less than 22%

Clarity

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

Appearance

Yellow to brown colored amorphous powder