Alpha Amino Nitrogen

Not less than 3 %

Total Nitrogen

Not less than 12%

pH

5.5 to 7.0 (2% solution)

Proteins

Not less than 75%

Odour

Characteristic but not putrescent

Loss on Drying

Not more than 5 %

Degree of Hydrolysis

Not less than 25%

Clarity

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

Appearance

Light yellow to brown colored, amorphous powder