Aronia Berry Extract 25% Polyphenols Powder (ARO-001)

1. Product Overview

Aronia Berry Extract 25% Polyphenols Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient derived from aronia berries (chokeberries), standardized to contain 25% polyphenols. It is primarily used in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and natural antioxidant formulations. Its concentrated phytochemical profile provides manufacturers with a reliable ingredient for developing premium antioxidant-focused products. Growing demand for plant-based functional ingredients makes it a commercially valuable sourcing option for the global health and nutrition industry.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Botanical Source: Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry).

• Active Components: 25% total polyphenols, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and phenolic acids.

• Purity/Standardization: Standardized to 25% polyphenols.

• Physical Form: Fine powder.

• Colour: Deep reddish-purple to dark purple.

• Solubility: Water-dispersible, depending on extraction and carrier composition.

• Particle Size: Typically 80–100 mesh, subject to specification.

• Moisture Content: Typically ≤5%.

• Packaging: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg and 25kg aluminium foil bags or fibre drums.

• Shelf Life: Typically 24 months when stored under recommended conditions.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

• Origin: Subject to supplier availability; European and other established aronia-growing regions.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Used in antioxidant capsules, tablets, powdered supplements and botanical blends.

• Functional Foods: Incorporated into nutrition bars, fortified foods, health powders and wellness formulations.

• Functional Beverages: Applied in antioxidant drinks, fruit blends, powdered beverages and health-oriented beverage formulations.

• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used in botanical skincare and antioxidant-focused cosmetic formulations.

• Pharmaceutical and Botanical Research: Serves as a standardized plant-derived ingredient for formulation development and phytochemical research.

Its standardized polyphenol concentration supports formulation consistency, while its concentrated powder format offers convenient handling, storage and incorporation compared with less concentrated whole-fruit ingredients.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Standardized Quality: 25% polyphenol specification supports consistent formulation and batch-to-batch quality control.

• Concentrated Botanical Profile: Provides multiple naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds in one ingredient.

• Supply Reliability: Suitable for bulk procurement and ongoing industrial manufacturing requirements.

• Logistics Capability: Available in industrial packaging formats designed for domestic and international distribution.

• Price Competitiveness: Concentrated powder format supports efficient ingredient sourcing and formulation economics.

• Sustainability: Plant-derived raw material supports manufacturers seeking botanical-based ingredient alternatives.

• Technical Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), specification sheets, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and relevant quality documentation available subject to supplier provision.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk – 20 Metric Tons (MT).

• Loading Capacity: Approximately 10–20 MT per 20-foot container, depending on packaging, product density and loading configuration.

• Supply Format: Bulk industrial supply.

• Packaging: 20kg–25kg bulk drums or bags, subject to buyer requirements.