DEFINITION

Powdered Garcinia Hydroxycitrate Extract is prepared from Garcinia cambogia or Garcinia indica by extraction with water, alcohol, or mixtures of these solvents, followed by stabilization of the (–)-hydroxycitric acid content in the form of a calcium, potassium, magnesium, and/or sodium salt. The ratio of plant material to extract is about 5:1 to 10:1. It contains NLT 40% of (–)-hydroxycitric acid, calculated on the dried basis. It may contain suitable added substances.