Spinach Extract High Nitrate Powder (SPI-001)

1. Product Overview

Spinach Extract High Nitrate Powder (SPI-001) is a concentrated botanical ingredient derived from spinach (Spinacia oleracea), standardized for naturally occurring dietary nitrates. It is primarily used in nutraceuticals, functional foods, sports nutrition, and dietary supplement formulations. Its high nitrate content makes it a valuable ingredient for developing products targeting nitric oxide production, circulation support, and exercise performance. Growing demand for plant-based functional ingredients positions it as a strategic raw material in the global health and nutrition market.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Source: Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) leaf extract.

• Key Components: Naturally occurring nitrates, plant polyphenols, flavonoids, and other botanical compounds.

• Nitrate Content: Standardized grades typically 5–20% nitrate, subject to supplier specification.

• Purity: Food-grade or nutraceutical-grade.

• Physical Form: Fine, free-flowing powder.

• Colour: Green to dark green.

• Particle Size: Typically 80–120 mesh, customizable.

• Solubility: Water-dispersible, depending on extraction and processing specifications.

• Packaging: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, and 25kg moisture-resistant food-grade bags or fibre drums.

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

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

• Origin: Subject to supplier and agricultural sourcing availability.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Nutraceuticals: Used in dietary supplements and botanical formulations featuring naturally sourced nitrate ingredients.

• Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into pre-workout powders, endurance supplements, and athletic performance formulations.

• Functional Foods & Beverages: Used in powdered drink mixes, wellness beverages, and functional nutrition products.

• Dietary Supplement Manufacturing: Serves as a plant-derived ingredient for circulation and nitric oxide support formulations.

• Health & Wellness Products: Supports the development of botanical-based formulations targeting cardiovascular and physical performance wellness.

Its standardized nitrate concentration offers manufacturers a plant-based alternative to synthetic nitrate ingredients, with flexibility for formulation and product differentiation.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Standardized Active Content: Available in specified nitrate concentrations to support formulation consistency.

• Plant-Based Sourcing: Provides a naturally derived alternative to synthetic nitrate ingredients.

• Quality Assurance: Supports batch consistency through standardized extraction and quality-control procedures.

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

• Flexible Manufacturing: Compatible with capsules, tablets, powders, and functional beverage applications.

• Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical data sheets, and relevant food-safety documentation available subject to supplier.

• Commercial Competitiveness: Bulk procurement options support cost efficiency for nutraceutical and functional food manufacturers.

• Sustainability: Botanical sourcing supports demand for plant-derived functional ingredients.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• Bulk Supply Capacity: 20 MT per order, subject to supplier confirmation.

• 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, product density, and shipping restrictions.

• Packaging Configuration: 20kg–25kg moisture-resistant industrial packaging.

• Supply Terms: FOB, CIF, and other international shipping arrangements subject to agreement.