Black Currant Extract 25% Anthocyanins Powder (BLC-001)

1. Product Overview

Black Currant Extract 25% Anthocyanins Powder is a concentrated botanical extract derived from black currant berries (Ribes nigrum), standardized to contain 25% anthocyanins. It is primarily used in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and pharmaceutical formulations as a natural source of antioxidant compounds. Its concentrated anthocyanin content provides formulation flexibility, consistent active-ingredient delivery, and potential value in health-focused product development. Growing demand for plant-based antioxidants and natural functional ingredients makes it an attractive ingredient for global manufacturers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Product Code: BLC-001

• Botanical Source: Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)

• Active Constituents: Anthocyanins

• Standardization: 25% Anthocyanins

• Chemical Composition: Naturally occurring anthocyanin pigments, including cyanidin and delphinidin glycosides.

• Physical Form: Fine powder

• Appearance: Dark purple to reddish-purple powder

• Solubility: Water-dispersible, depending on extract composition and processing.

• Grade: Nutraceutical / Food Grade

• Packaging: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg and 25kg moisture-resistant, food-grade packaging.

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

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

• Origin: Subject to supplier availability and sourcing location.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Used in antioxidant capsules, tablets, powders and functional supplement formulations.

• Functional Foods: Incorporated into nutritional bars, health foods, fortified products and wellness formulations.

• Beverage Manufacturing: Applied in functional drinks, fruit-based beverages and antioxidant-rich beverage blends.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a botanical ingredient in research-driven and plant-based formulation development.

• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Incorporated into antioxidant-focused skincare and personal care formulations.

• Natural Food Colouring: Provides purple-red pigmentation for selected food and beverage applications.

Its standardized anthocyanin concentration supports formulation consistency and reduces the need to process large quantities of raw berries compared with less-concentrated botanical materials.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Standardized Active Content: 25% anthocyanins supports consistent formulation and product development.

• Quality Consistency: Defined botanical specifications facilitate batch-to-batch quality control.

• Supply Reliability: Bulk sourcing options support manufacturers, ingredient distributors and international procurement operations.

• Logistics Capability: Available in export-ready packaging suitable for commercial and industrial shipments.

• Price Competitiveness: Concentrated extract offers an efficient sourcing option for manufacturers requiring standardized botanical ingredients.

• Natural Ingredient Positioning: Supports growing demand for plant-derived antioxidants and clean-label product development.

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

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• Loading Capacity: Subject to packaging configuration, container type and applicable payload restrictions.

• Supply Format: Bulk commercial and export shipments.

• Packaging: Moisture-resistant, food-grade industrial packaging.

• Export Availability: Subject to supplier confirmation and destination requirements.