Mucuna Pruriens are tropical legumes native to Africa and Asia and are commonly called as Velvet beans or Cowitch or Kaunch in different cultures.The "mucuna" plant family consists of about 150 different legumes but Mucuna Pruriens has the highest medicinal value.
Bioactive Compounds
L-dopa (Levodopa): Contains high levels of L-dopa which is a direct precursor to the neurotransmitted dopamine.
Proteins & Amino acids: A rich source of various amino acids and yet easy to digest.
Nicotine, Serotonin, Tryptamines: Stimulating and mood influencing compounds.
Beta-Carbolines: Potential cognitive function enhancers.
Botanical name Phaseolus Vulgaris
Taste Typical
Odor Odorless. No strange odors
Color Dark red, typical
Production area Northwest Argentina
Under Size 5% Maximum
Calibers 160/180, 180/200, 200/220, 220/260 (qty of seeds / 100 g)
Packing White polypropylene packaging bag x 25/50 kilos – 50 lbs
Loading 20 feet container with 24 Tons
ANALYSIS VALUES
Purity 99.5 %min
Moisture 14.00% max
Foreign bodies 0.50% max
Insect damage 0.50% max
Other sorts 1.00% max
Stained grains 1.00% max
Slightly stained 3.00% max
