Blackcurrant Extract

 

Blackcurrant extract is a concentrate of active ingredients extracted from the fruit, seeds or leaves of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum). It is rich in a variety of bioactive substances and is widely used in food, health products, cosmetics and medicine.

 

Active ingredients:

 

• Anthocyanins
• Vitamin C
• Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
• Polyphenols
• Minerals and trace elements

 

 

Analysis	Specification	Result
Physical Description
Appearance	Dark purple red fine powder	Dark purple red fine powder
Odor & Taste	Characteristic	Characteristic
Particle size	95% pass 80 mesh	95% pass 80 mesh
Chemical Tests
Assay (Anthocyanins)	25.0% Min	25.15%
Ash	5.0% Max	3.29%
Loss on drying	5.0% Max	4.22%
Extract solvent	Ethanol & Water	Ethanol & Water
Heavy metals	10.0ppm Max	<10.0ppm
Arsenic (As)	2.0ppm Max	<2.0ppm
Pb	3.0ppm Max	<3.0ppm
Cd	1.0ppm Max	<1.0ppm
Hg	0.1ppm Max	<0.1ppm
Microbiology Control
Total plate count	1,000cfu/g Max	<10.0cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	<10.0cfu/g
Coliforms	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
Conclusion	Complies with the standards.
Packing and Storage
Packing: Pack in paper-carton and two plastic-bags inside.
Shelf life: 2 year when properly stored.
Storage: Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light.

 

 

1. Antioxidant:

Anthocyanins delay cellular oxidative damage, reduce wrinkles, and improve skin elasticity, so they can also be added to cosmetics.

 

2. Blood-tonifying and liver-protecting

The iron it contains can improve anemia, and the antioxidant components of black currant can also protect liver cells.

 

3. Protect the cardiovascular system:

Blackcurrant extract can lower blood pressure and blood lipids, improve blood circulation, and reduce the risk of thrombosis.

 

4. Eye health:

Anthocyanins promote the regeneration of retinal rhodopsin and relieve visual fatigue.

 

5. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic:

GLA can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and relieve symptoms of eczema and arthritis.

 

6. Potential for assisting in anti-cancer effects

Studies have shown that black currant extract can induce apoptosis of esophageal cancer cells and assist in anti-cancer effects.

 

 

1. Food and health products:
Made into juice, jam, dietary supplements.

 

2. Cosmetics:

Blackcurrant extract is added to serums and creams to brighten the skin and fight photoaging.

 

3. Medical aid:
Assisted treatment of chronic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

 

4. Functional food additives:
As natural pigment or nutritional enhancer.

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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