Kratom Lab Testing

Below, you’ll find links to Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) with kratom lab testing results for each of our products. If you aren’t familiar with the benefits of lab-tested kratom or how to understand the kratom test results, just scroll down to the explanation section below.

We are committed to 100% transparency in our process, so you know exactly what you’re filling your mug with. Cheers to better brewing with lab-tested kratom!

Kratom Tea (Crushed Leaf) CoAs

View CoA  |  Shop Balance

Lot Numbers: TTHGRL030723, TTHGTB040723

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 1.28%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: 0.0139%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.285%
  • Paynantheine: 0.276%
  • Speciogynine: 0.192%
  • Mitraphylline: <0.050%
  • Isorhynchophylline: <0.050%

View CoA  Shop Unwind

Lot Numbers: TTHRRL050723, TTHRCH060723

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 0.823%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: <0.010%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.210%
  • Paynantheine: 0.175%
  • Speciogynine: 0.126%
  • Mitraphylline: <0.050%
  • Isorhynchophylline: <0.050%

View CoA  |Shop Uplift

TTHWRL010723, TTHWCS02073

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 1.22%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: 0.010%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.320%
  • Paynantheine: 0.264%
  • Speciogynine: 0.186%
  • Mitraphylline: <0.050%
  • Isorhynchophylline: <0.050%

Kratom Capsules (Powder) CoAs

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Lot Number: TTHWC01113

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 1.147%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: 0.012%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.335%
  • Paynantheine: 0.256%
  • Speciogynine: 0.178%
  • Mitraphylline: 0.0%

View CoA

Lot Number: TTHGC02113

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 1.31%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: 0.002%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.44%
  • Paynantheine: 0.27%
  • Speciogynine: 0.2%
  • Mitraphylline: 0.0%

View CoA

Lot Number: TTHRC03113

Kratom Alkaloid Concentrations:

  • Mitragynine: 1.456%
  • 7-Hydroxymitragynine: 0.016%
  • Speciociliatine: 0.415%
  • Paynantheine: 0.298%
  • Speciogynine: 0.223%
  • Mitraphylline: 0.016%
Kratom Certificate of Analysis
Certificates of Analysis are the proof you should look for to trust that a kratom brand has created high-quality products for you. You can find Top Tree Herbs’ kratom lab test results for each of our products in the dropdown lists above.

Why We Exclusively Use Lab Tested Kratom

At Top Tree Herbs, we conduct comprehensive lab tests on all our kratom products to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. It’s not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it’s about prioritizing the well-being of our customers.

You can find all of the results of our kratom lab testing for each type of tea (including microbiological profiles, heavy metals, and alkaloid concentrations) in the certificates of analysis below. If you’re unfamiliar with the purpose of kratom lab testing or how to read a certificate of analysis, browse through the topics below to find out more:

  1. Why Lab Testing is Essential
  2. Navigating Certificates of Analysis
  3. Definition of Common CoA Terms
  4. Main Components of Kratom Lab Tests

The Unregulated Landscape of Kratom Testing

In most U.S. states, there is no legal requirement for lab testing of kratom products. This regulatory gap means that the responsibility for safety and quality often falls on the shoulders of the kratom vendors themselves. We recognize this challenge and choose to adhere to the highest standards of product testing.

Our Proactive Approach to Kratom Consumer Protection

Despite the lack of mandatory testing in numerous states, we believe that rigorous lab testing is essential. Our commitment to this process is not driven by legal obligations but by our ethical responsibility to provide you with safe, high-quality products.

While compliance with manufacturing safety standards is a given, our testing procedures go beyond just ticking boxes. We want to provide kratom customers with products that are not only of superior quality, but also come with transparent information and instructions for the best way to consume them. We do this to deliver the best kratom experience possible.

Understanding Kratom Certificates of Analysis

Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) are documents that contain the results of lab tests. Lab testing is an essential step in safely crafting kratom products—or any other food or drink.

Lab tested kratom
Unfamiliar with the terms laboratory technicians use to describe kratom quality? Not all kratom labs use the same tests or document formats, so all COAs look a little different. We’ll give you the basics you need to read any CoA easily.

Terms Commonly Found in Kratom CoAs

Aerobic Plate Count (APC): This is a general indicator of the bacterial populations present in a sample. It measures the number of bacteria that grow in the presence of oxygen. It’s used to assess the cleanliness of a product and to monitor shelf life and spoilage.

Analyte: the substance or chemical constituent that is of interest in an analytical procedure. In the context of lab testing or scientific analysis, the analyte is the specific component in a sample that is being measured or analyzed.

AOAC: AOAC International is a body that develops globally accepted standards for measuring methods in various fields, including food safety.

CFU/g (Colony Forming Units per gram): A unit used to estimate the number of viable bacteria or fungal cells in a sample.

LOD (Limit of Detection): The lowest amount of a substance that can be detected by the test, but not necessarily quantified as an exact value.

LOQ (Limit of Quantification): The lowest amount of a substance that can be quantitatively measured with acceptable precision and accuracy.

μg/g (Micrograms per gram): A unit of measurement indicating the amount of a substance (like a heavy metal) in a specific amount of another substance (like kratom).

QPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction): A laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule. It’s often used for detecting specific pathogens.

Salmonella Spp, Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (Escherichia coli), and Enterobacteriaceae: These are types of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. These tests check for their presence in the kratom sample.

STATUS N/A (Not Applicable): This indicates that a specific standard or limit does not apply to the particular test or analyte.

Threshold: In the context of lab testing, a threshold is the predefined limit or level above which a substance (like a contaminant or microbe) is considered unsafe or unacceptable in a sample.

Main Components of Kratom Lab Test Results

There are three primary components of kratom lab testing that you should look for on a CoA: microbiological testing, heavy metal testing, and alkaloid testing.

Whether you’re buying kratom from Top Tree Herbs or another company, we recommend you ensure they do thorough testing, and view the CoAs yourself if possible. Some companies will say they offer lab tested kratom, but with deeper digging, you’ll find that they only have their kratom tested for one or two analytes.

1. Microbiological Testing

The microbiological section of a CoA shows tests for bacteria, yeast, mold, and other microorganisms. These tests ensure that our kratom is free from harmful microbial content. Here are the main things we test for:

  • Total Aerobic Count
  • Salmonella
  • E. coli
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Mold
  • Yeast

2. Heavy Metal Testing

Heavy metal testing is crucial as it ensures our products are free from toxic levels of metals. We only use kratom that meets safety thresholds for these constituents. Here are the heavy metals we always test for:

  • Arsenic
  • Cadmium
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Nickel

3. Kratom Alkaloid Testing

In each Top Tree Herbs CoA, there is a section detailing the concentration of specific alkaloids. Each laboratory may label and organize this section differently. Other kratom vendors may test for only mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, but we believe it’s important to also test for other major alkaloids. The kratom alkaloids we test for include:

  • Mitragynine
  • 7-hydroxymitragynine
  • Speciociliatine
  • Paynantheine
  • Speciogynine
  • Mitraphylline

In some states, kratom products are required to display the amount of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Top Tree Herbs provides these alkaloid levels, as well as the amount of total major alkaloids, on each box of tea or pouch of capsules.

Many companies report the alkaloid amounts as a concentration—a percentage of the total amount of kratom. We display these amounts in milligrams, not as percentages. If you’re used to comparing products by looking at the percentage of kratom alkaloids, you can still find these values above and in our CoAs.

Keep in mind that mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine concentrations aren’t necessarily the sole determinants of kratom’s effects. In fact, kratom scientists are currently looking into how other alkaloids may significantly contribute to the effects of consuming kratom. For example, researchers have found that speciociliatine may have a greater and longer-lasting effect than other kratom alkaloids.

What’s more, there are factors aside from alkaloids that could be playing a large role. In the next section, we’ll discuss a few other elements that may be important when it comes to understanding kratom’s effects.

The Complex Nature of Kratom’s Effects

There is a widespread belief held in the kratom community that kratom alkaloids (especially mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) are responsible for almost all of kratom’s effects. Yet is this really the case? Or, are there other alkaloids and components of kratom leaves that are contributing to the effects you feel when you consume kratom powder or drink crushed-leaf tea?

There are a few hypotheses researchers have put forward about other factors that influence how individuals feel when they consume kratom:

  • Non-alkaloidal compounds, like flavonoids or saponins
  • Marketing (yes, marketing!) and other supplementary product info, such as product descriptions or other customers’ reviews
  • Individual differences in physiology
  • Context in which you take kratom, like what foods and drinks you’ve consumed recently or the time of day

The moral of the effects story? Don’t rely on just a kratom CoA to figure out what the effects of your kratom will be. These lab results are incredibly important for many reasons (especially ensuring your kratom is free of contaminants), but the alkaloid levels are not the be-all-end-all of kratom’s effects and quality.

Top Tree Herbs’ Dedication to Transparency

We acknowledge that the science of kratom is evolving. That’s why we support and follow the latest research and regulatory guidelines. We ensure our products reflect the most current manufacturing quality standards and an up-to-date understanding kratom’s diverse compounds and their effects.

Want to learn more about kratom lab testing? You can read this post on the most important factors you should consider when looking for high-quality kratom. Plus, head to the Better Brewing Blog for more information on kratom quality, strain differences, and kratom tea recipes.

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