Description
A polyphenol-rich extract from cultivated Blueberry fruit (Vaccinium corymbosum and related species), standardized to anthocyanin and polyphenol content. Distinct from Bilberry Extract in source species, anthocyanin profile, and consumer positioning; supports superfruit and cognitive-health applications.
Dark purple to purple-black free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Blueberry Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Organic-certified grades are available.
Common market grades include 5 percent Anthocyanins (the gummy and beverage grade), 15 percent Anthocyanins (standard supplement grade), 25 percent Anthocyanins (premium grade), and Spray-Dried Blueberry Juice Powder (whole-fruit grade for clean-label fortification).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering total anthocyanins (pH differential), total polyphenols, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Blueberry is native to North America and was domesticated as a commercial fruit crop in the early twentieth century. The fruit has become one of the most recognized superfruit categories globally and supports an extensive nutritional and clinical research program.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water or hydroalcoholic extraction of fresh or dried blueberry fruit, followed by concentration, optional purification, and spray-drying with carrier to defined anthocyanin content.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators. Anthocyanins are additionally regulated as a natural food colorant (E163 in the EU).
Clinical evidence is most developed for cognitive function in older adults and for postprandial glucose response, with mechanistic interest in the anthocyanin metabolites that cross the blood-brain barrier. The compound class shares mechanistic pathways with bilberry anthocyanins at typically lower concentration but with much greater consumer recognition.
Strategic positioning combines cognitive-support dietary supplements (a fast-growing premium segment), superfruit functional beverages (the largest commercial application), and natural food coloring in regulated markets.
Where it is used
- Cognitive-support and brain-health dietary supplements (clinical evidence has been growing for cognitive endpoints)
- Antioxidant and anti-aging supplement formulations
- Functional beverages: superfruit drinks, smoothies, and wellness shots
- Premium fortified foods, nutritional bars, and breakfast cereals
- Natural food colorant in confectionery and beverages
- Cosmetic skincare: antioxidant and anti-aging formulations
- Beauty-from-within and nutricosmetic supplements
- Premium pet food and supplements
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark purple to purple-black free-flowing powder |
| Total anthocyanins (pH differential) | 5% / 15% / 25% (grade dependent) |
| Total polyphenols (UV) | ≥ 25% |
| Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Vaccinium corymbosum and related cultivated species |
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