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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDigging In: What We Test For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What exactly is being tested for when we work with a third-party testing laboratory to review our products? Our materials are screened for a wide variety of things, and the critical point is that we want to ensure there is nothing impure or unsafe in our products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several substances are dangerous for humans when found in high concentrations, so a lot of the testing done is to ensure that none of these substances are found in our products in these concentrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, it is normal to consume a tiny amount of pathogens every time we visit a store or breathe in the air around us. These tiny amounts are easily handled by our bodies and eliminated. However, if we were to breathe in a large amount of a pathogen at once, this could be very dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is why so much of the testing done on substances like Kratom is focused on concentrations. Testing agents ensure that no substances are discovered in dangerous quantities or concentrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three main things that most Kratom lab results will show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u2022 Identity <\/li>
- \u2022 Heavy metals<\/li>
- \u2022 Pathogens <\/li>
- \u2022 Alkaloids<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s learn more precisely what is being looked at in these three categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1: Identity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is the substance that\u2019s being tested actually Kratom? Most lab tests begin with a screening for identity, which guarantees that the leaf, powder, or other product being tested actually is what it claims to be, in this case, Kratom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#2: Heavy Metals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kratom testing always includes heavy metal tests. Most tests are looking for the presence of the following heavy metals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u2022 Arsenic<\/li>
- \u2022 Cadmium<\/li>
- \u2022 Lead<\/li>
- \u2022 Mercury<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Advanced testing procedures check out the concentration of these substances to ensure that none of the Kratom tested has been contaminated with heavy metals. Heavy metals appear in many substances, but they are only safe for consumption at very low concentrations. Lab testing ensures that the Kratom in question doesn\u2019t contain harmful amounts of heavy metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3: Pathogens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The next item that is screened for when testing Kratom is the presence of pathogens. Pathogens such as bacteria or mold spores can be present in anything, and it\u2019s essential to check for the presence of these microbes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain microbes can be hazardous, so the lab testing always ensures testing for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u2022 Coliforms<\/li>
- \u2022 E. Coli<\/li>
- \u2022 Mold<\/li>
- \u2022 Salmonella<\/li>
- \u2022 Staphylococcus Aureus<\/li>
- \u2022 Yeast<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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#4: Alkaloids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The final thing included in many lab reports is less about danger and more about quality. Most Kratom vendors and suppliers will have their product tested for the concentration of specific plant alkaloids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alkaloids naturally occur in the Kratom plant, but the amount of alkaloids in any particular strain can vary depending on when the leaves were harvested, processed, and stored. By testing for specific plant alkaloids, companies can ensure that the potency and purity of their Kratom products are consistent and high-quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labs test for mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as these are the two primary alkaloids responsible for Kratom’s effects on the body. However, keep in mind that Kratom has more than 20 different alkaloids<\/a>, and each of these concentrations varies by strain. More and more labs are adding additional alkaloids to the panel they use to test kratom, and some can detect up to ten alkaloids in very small concentrations at this point in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Read a Kratom Lab Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now that you know more about what should and shouldn\u2019t be found in Kratom let\u2019s talk about what to look for on a lab report. Many Kratom vendors will send you a copy of a lab report or a Certificate of Analysis (sometimes called a COA, a distilled version of the laboratory results that certifies testing was done properly) if requested, and some even have these reports on their websites for easy viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exactly should you look at when reviewing a report or COA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We suggest double-checking the following to be sure you\u2019re seeing an accurate report and reliable information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u2022 Ensure that the testing was done by an accredited third-party laboratory, not the vendor.<\/li>
- \u2022 Check the packaging for a lot number and batch number.<\/li>
- \u2022 Arsenic content below 2 PPM<\/li>
- \u2022 Cadmium content below 0.85 PPM<\/li>
- \u2022 Lead content below 1.2 PPM<\/li>
- \u2022 Mercury content below 0.41 PPM<\/li>
- \u2022 Coliforms: less than 10,000 CFUs per gram<\/li>
- \u2022 E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and salmonella: should not be detected in the testing amount<\/li>
- \u2022 Yeast and mold: less than 100,0000 CFUs per grams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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At Kraken Kratom, we take laboratory testing very seriously. In fact, we were one of the very first Kratom vendors in the country to begin lab testing all of our products. We know how important quality is to our customers, and we’ve consistently taken steps to ensure our Kratom products meet the same quality standards you would find in any other food grade product. For more information about our quality assurance processes, see our page on Lab Testing<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Reputable Kratom vendors talk about their lab-accredited testing and why their product is high-quality because they do third-party testing. It\u2019s great that having high-quality Kratom is becoming an essential part of the industry, but what exactly is it being tested for? What do lab results say, and why do the findings matter to you?<\/p>\n
Kratom consumers aren\u2019t always fully aware of what is being tested for when a lab test is done. Today, we\u2019ll be sharing more information to help you understand Kratom lab results. Learn what we test for, why we test for it, and what you should review if you ever look at certificate of analysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1497,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[334],"tags":[94,50,343,184],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1495"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1495"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1533,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1495\/revisions\/1533"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krakenkratom.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}