Artichoke Leaf Extract 5% Cynarin Powder (ART-001)

1. Product Overview

Artichoke Leaf Extract 5% Cynarin Powder (ART-001) is a standardized botanical extract derived from Cynara scolymus leaves, containing 5% cynarin as its key bioactive compound. It is widely used in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, and herbal formulations targeting digestive wellness and liver health. Its standardized cynarin content provides manufacturers with consistent formulation quality, reliable active-compound specifications, and improved batch-to-batch reproducibility. Growing demand for plant-based wellness ingredients makes it a commercially valuable raw material for the global botanical extracts market.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Botanical Source: Cynara scolymus (Artichoke) leaves.

• Active Compound: Cynarin.

• Standardization: 5% Cynarin.

• Chemical Composition: Naturally occurring polyphenols, cynarin, chlorogenic acid, and other botanical constituents.

• Physical Form: Fine powder.

• Colour: Light brown to brownish-green.

• Odour: Characteristic botanical odour.

• Solubility: Water dispersible; solubility depends on extract composition and processing.

• Purity/Grade: Standardized botanical extract, 5% cynarin.

• Particle Size: Customizable according to buyer requirements.

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

• Shelf Life: Typically 24 months under recommended storage conditions.

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

• Origin: Subject to supplier and manufacturing origin.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Used in capsules, tablets, powders, and botanical blends formulated for digestive and liver wellness.

• Functional Food and Beverages: Incorporated into botanical drinks, wellness powders, and functional nutrition products.

• Herbal Medicine Manufacturing: Serves as a standardized ingredient in traditional herbal formulations and plant-based wellness products.

• Pharmaceutical Ingredient Development: Used as a botanical raw material for research, formulation development, and ingredient standardization.

• Cosmeceuticals: Potential ingredient in botanical skincare formulations containing plant-derived antioxidants.

Its standardized 5% cynarin concentration offers manufacturers greater formulation control and purchasing consistency than unstandardized artichoke leaf powders.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Standardized Active Content: 5% cynarin specification supports consistent formulation and quality control.

• Quality Consistency: Batch-level standardization and availability of certificates of analysis (COA), subject to supplier documentation.

• Supply Reliability: Suitable for recurring industrial procurement and bulk ingredient sourcing.

• Manufacturing Flexibility: Available in different packaging configurations and customizable particle sizes.

• Logistics Capability: Bulk packaging options support international freight, containerized shipments, and wholesale distribution.

• Price Competitiveness: Bulk procurement opportunities help manufacturers optimize ingredient sourcing costs.

• Plant-Based Sourcing: Supports demand for botanical and naturally derived ingredients.

• Technical Documentation: COA, specification sheets, safety data sheets (SDS), and other quality documentation available subject to supplier provision.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK – 20 MT.

• Loading Capacity (20FT Container): Approximately 10–12 MT, depending on packaging and loading configuration.

• Loading Capacity (40FT Container): Approximately 20–24 MT, depending on packaging, cargo weight restrictions, and loading configuration.