Organic Cranberry Extract

 

Organic Cranberry Extract is typically a fine powder with a purplish-red color, possessing the characteristic sour and sweet aroma and taste of cranberries. It is obtained by concentrating and drying organically grown cranberry fruits through a specific process. Its key feature is its rich content of high concentrations of Proanthocyanidins (PACs).

 

 

• Source

Botanical Source: Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton), an evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae (heath) family, genus Vaccinium.

Raw Material Requirements: It must be sourced from organically certified cranberry fruit, ensuring that no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are used during cultivation. This guarantees the extract's natural, pure, and high-quality status.

 

 

 

 

Organic Cranberry Extract is rich in various bioactive substances beneficial to health:

• A-type Proanthocyanidins (A-type PACs): This is the most unique component of cranberries and is usually the main indicator for extract standardization, e.g., "PAC content ≥5%."

 

• Other Polyphenols: Including anthocyanins (which give it color), flavonols, tannins, catechins, etc., all possessing potent antioxidant activity.

 

• Vitamins and Minerals: Contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, B vitamins, as well as trace elements like potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

 

• Organic Acids: Such as salicylic acid and citric acid.

 

 

 

Item	Specification	Result	Method
Basic Product Information
Botanical Source	Vaccinium subg. Oxycoccus	Conforms	/
Part of the Plant	Fruit	Conforms	/
Marker Compounds
Assay	>98%	Conforms	HPLC
Organoleptic Data
Appearance	Fine Powder	Conforms	Sensory
Color	Purplish-red	Conforms	Sensory
Odor	Characteristic	Conforms	Sensory
Process Data
Method of Processing	Extraction and concentration	/	/
Drying Method	Spraying drying	/	/
Physical Characteristics
Particle Size	100% pass 80 mesh	100% pass	AOAC973.03
Moisture	≤5.0%	3.4%	GB/T5009.3
Ash Content	≤7.0%	6.1%	CP2010
Heavy Metals
Total Heavy Metals	<10ppm Max.	Conforms	GB 5009.74
As	≤0.5 ppm	0. 11ppm	GB/T5009. 11
Pb	≤1.0 ppm	0.31ppm	GB/T5009. 12
Cd	≤0.2 ppm	0. 12ppm	GB/T5009. 15
Hg	≤0.05 ppm	0.012ppm	GB/T5009. 17
Microbiology
Total Plate Count	≤10000 cfu/g	1800cfu/g	GB/T4789.2
Total Yeast & Mold	≤200 cfu/g	40cfu/g	GB/T4789. 15
E.Coli	Negative/ 10g	Negative/ 10g	SN0169
Salmonella	Negative/ 10g	Negative/ 10g	GB/T4789.4
Shelf Life	24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging.
Storage	Store in a cool & dry place, keep away from strong light and heat.

 

 

 

At JIUYUAN BIOTECH, product quality is our top priority. We achieve this through a comprehensive and robust quality control system that meticulously manages every stage of production with scientific rigor. By strictly adhering to operational protocols, we ensure the traceability of every batch of our products.

Shaanxi Jiuyuan Bio currently holds numerous domestic and international industry certifications and qualifications, ensuring our operations in production, R&D, and sales consistently meet demanding standards. Our key certifications include:

 

 

With our advanced production facilities, a state-of-the-art testing and control center, and our complete quality control system, we consistently ensure the safety and stability of our products and services.

 

 

 

Anti-Adhesion: A-type Proanthocyanidins effectively inhibit the adhesion of harmful bacteria (such as E. coli) to the cells lining the urinary tract and bladder. By physically preventing bacterial attachment, it promotes the flushing of bacteria with urine, thus maintaining urinary tract health and comfort.

 

Antioxidant/Anti-inflammatory: PACs and other polyphenols are powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. This action helps protect cell health, slows down aging, and benefits cardiovascular health.

 

Gastrointestinal Health: Some studies suggest that the polyphenols in cranberries may also have an inhibitory effect on the adhesion of Helicobacter pylori, helping to maintain stomach health.

 

 

 

Supports Urinary Tract Health: Maintaining comfort and cleanliness in the urinary system is the most widely recognized benefit of organic cranberry extract.

 

Powerful Antioxidant: Helps fight free radicals, enhances the body's protective capabilities, and regulates physiological function.

 

Supports Cardiovascular Health: Through its antioxidant effect, it helps prevent the oxidation of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), supporting vascular health.

 

Beauty and Skin Health: Rich in Vitamins C, E, and antioxidants, it helps maintain skin health, improving elasticity and overall appearance.

 

Nutritional Supplementation: Provides vitamins and trace elements, supporting overall well-being.

 

 

 

Raw Material Screening: Harvesting and washing organically grown cranberry fruit.

Pre-Processing: The pomace (skin, seeds) left after pressing the juice is often used as the extraction material to improve utilization.

Extraction: Often uses mild solvents such as water-ethanol (water and food-grade alcohol) to maximize the extraction of active ingredients (like PACs) and remove impurities.

Concentration and Purification: Removing the solvent, concentrating the extract, and potentially carrying out further purification steps to achieve the target active ingredient concentration.

Drying: Spray drying or vacuum drying the concentrate to produce a powder that is easy to store and use.

Standardization: Quantifying the active components (e.g., PACs) in the final product to ensure the stable efficacy of the organic cranberry extract.

 

• Characteristic: The water-ethanol extraction method is a common, efficient, and safe industry practice that ensures high extraction efficiency and retention of bioactive components.

 

 

 

 

 

Nutritional Supplements (Primary Use): Used as a key ingredient in dietary supplements such as capsules, tablets, gummies, and oral liquids, targeting women's urinary health, antioxidant support, and immune function.

 

Functional Foods and Beverages: Used in the production of functional juices, meal replacement powders, energy bars, etc.

 

Cosmetics and Personal Care: Utilized for its antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin-nourishing properties, added to creams, serums, masks, and body lotions to improve skin elasticity and appearance.

 

 

 

 

Organic Certification: This is the greatest advantage. Sourced from organic cultivation, the extract is free from pesticide residues, synthetic fertilizers, and GMOs, making it highly appealing to consumers seeking natural and safe products.

 

High-Standard Active Ingredients: The extract is typically standardized for A-type Proanthocyanidins (A-type PACs) content, ensuring the product's biological activity and the reproducibility of its efficacy.

 

Whole Fruit Nutritional Synergy: The extract retains the complex nutrient profile of the cranberry (PACs, anthocyanins, vitamins, etc.). These components work together, potentially offering better synergistic benefits than single compounds.

 

Stability and Safety: Strict quality control ensures the product is free from heavy metals and microorganisms, and remains stable and potent under proper storage conditions.

 

 

 

Company Profile

Founded: 2012, based in Xi'an at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains.

Business Scope: A high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of plant extracts and fruit and vegetable powders.

Mission: Committed to providing high-quality products and services to the health food, food, and cosmetics industries, to lead China's plant extract sector.

 

 

 

 

 

Core Strengths

R&D and Quality Control:

Equipped with advanced testing equipment, including HPLC and UV spectrometers, for precise analysis of active ingredient content and purity.

A professional testing team provides detailed product analysis reports to ensure quality and safety.

Supply Chain Management:

Maintains long-term, stable partnerships with local farmers.

Utilizes a contract farming and procurement model to guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality raw materials.

Production and Warehousing:

Boasts comprehensive production facilities with advanced equipment and automated lines to meet large-volume demands.

Our robust warehousing system ensures optimal storage conditions, maintaining product quality and stability.

 

 

 

 

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