Description
Freeze-dried royal jelly standardized to 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) content. China is the world's largest producer of royal jelly, with established traceability and apiary-level quality control among premium suppliers.
Pale yellow to off-white free-flowing powder. Characteristic acidic aroma and taste. Produced by lyophilization of fresh royal jelly to preserve enzyme and protein activity.
We supply food-grade Royal Jelly Powder from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Premium grades are standardized to 6 percent 10-HDA; specialty grades go up to 8 percent.
Common market grades include 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1 concentrations relative to fresh royal jelly, expressed as moisture-adjusted equivalents. Particle size is typically 80 to 100 mesh.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering 10-HDA assay, moisture, protein content, heavy metals, and microbiology including yeast and mold.
Introduction
Royal jelly is the glandular secretion produced by nurse worker bees and fed to honeybee larvae, with continued feeding determining queen-bee development. Production has been industrialized in China since the 1950s, and the country accounts for the majority of global supply.
The compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is unique to royal jelly and serves as the principal marker for authenticity and quality. Premium grades are standardized to 6 percent 10-HDA on a dry basis, with specialty material reaching 8 percent or higher.
Freeze-drying preserves the protein, enzyme, and vitamin fractions far better than spray-drying, which is why lyophilized material commands a premium in the nutraceutical channel. The principal handling consideration is moisture: royal jelly powder is hygroscopic and must be kept dry and cool to maintain 10-HDA stability.
Royal jelly contains a small fraction of consumers who exhibit allergic sensitivity, and finished-product labeling should reflect this in markets where allergen disclosure applies.
Where it is used
- Premium royal-jelly capsules and tablets
- Beauty-from-within and skin-radiance supplements
- Immune-support and general-wellness products
- Energy and vitality formulations marketed to mature consumers
- Functional honey blends and bee-product complexes
- Cosmetic creams, masks, and serums
- Co-formulation with propolis, bee pollen, and ginseng
- Functional beverages and tonic drinks in Asian markets
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to off-white powder |
| 10-HDA content | ≥ 6.0% |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% |
| Protein content | ≥ 30.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli, Salmonella | Negative |
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