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For international buyers, berry ingredients are no longer interchangeable commodities. A formula may call for a precise anthocyanin assay, a proanthocyanidin level, a clean-label powder, or a consistent deep purple color. The difference between a smooth launch and a costly reformulation often comes down to whether the supplier can match the specification, document the batch, and repeat it. Xi'an Longze Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has focused on this challenge since 2009, building a portfolio around organic acai berry powder and standardized berry extracts for B2B customers.
Why Berry Anthocyanins Remain a High-Value Raw Material
Berries such as acai, bilberry, blueberry, cranberry, black currant and elderberry are valued for their natural anthocyanins, polyphenols and related compounds. For manufacturers, these ingredients offer more than color. They can support product stories around antioxidant capacity, eye care, skin health, urinary tract support and everyday immune support. Demand is especially strong in dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, and beauty-from-within formulations. At the same time, buyers are more careful than ever. They ask for defined actives, reliable analytical methods, food-grade status, good water solubility and documentation that can survive retailer and regulatory review. That is why a clear specification and a stable supply partner matter.
A Portfolio Built Around Specification and Solubility
The product range is designed for formulators who need repeatable fruit-based ingredients rather than generic powders. Product imagery shows deep purple, red and dark berry-colored fine powders alongside whole berries, illustrating the link between raw fruit and finished extract. All products listed below are described as food grade, with 80-mesh fineness, a 24-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture, and a focus on water solubility and batch-to-batch consistency. Specifications can be customized on request.
Organic Acai Berry Powder (Euterpe oleracea Mart.). Sourced from organic acai berries from the Amazon basin, this purple-red fine powder is organic certified, food grade, and free from artificial colors or flavorings. It is positioned for clean-label food, beverage and supplement concepts where natural berry color and water solubility are important. Pesticide residues, heavy metals and microorganisms are controlled to EU and US organic food export requirements, with COA and SGS reports available per batch.
Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus L.). Made from wild, high-altitude European bilberry fruit, this extract is a well-known raw material for eye-care and anti-aging formulations. Standard options include 1–25% anthocyanidins by UV and 1–36% anthocyanins by HPLC. Low-temperature extraction helps retain high-activity natural anthocyanins, while batch content is kept stable for supplement, food and cosmetic applications.
Blueberry Extract (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). This deep purple-black powder offers flexibility across multiple anthocyanin and polyphenol specifications: 1–25% anthocyanidins by UV, 1–40% anthocyanins by HPLC, 1–20% pterostilbene by HPLC, and 1–50% proanthocyanidins by UV. It is suited to antioxidant-positioned supplements, functional beverages, beauty products and daily nutrition formulas that require a natural berry ingredient with good solubility.
Cranberry Extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.). Based on North American cranberry raw material, this extract is standardized for proanthocyanidins and related compounds. Available specifications include 1–25% anthocyanidins by UV, 1–60% PAC by UV, and 1–25% PAC by DMAC/BL-DMAC. It is commonly used in products positioned around urinary tract health, antioxidant support and skin care. Low-temperature concentration extraction helps retain natural PACs and polyphenols, with COA and SGS documentation available for each batch.
Black Currant Extract (Ribes nigrum L.). Sourced from cold, high-altitude growing regions, this deep purple-black powder contains anthocyanins and polyphenols. Standard options include 1–25% anthocyanidins by UV, 1–35% anthocyanins by HPLC, 1–40% polyphenols by UV, and 1–60% proanthocyanidins by UV. It fits eye-health, skin-care and metabolic-wellness formulations, and its water solubility makes it practical for beverages, capsules and powdered blends.
Black Elderberry Extract (Sambucus nigra L.). Made from ripe elderberry fruit, this deep purple powder is standardized for anthocyanidins, anthocyanins and polyphenols. Typical options include 1–25% anthocyanidins by UV, 1–25% anthocyanins by HPLC, and 1–30% polyphenols by UV. It is used in immune-support and antioxidant products, especially in gummies, capsules, drink mixes and syrups where a natural berry profile is desired.
Quality Control That Supports Export Compliance
Longze's approach starts with raw material selection and continues through extraction, testing and packing. The company operates two cGMP-compliant production plants and an organic raw material planting and processing base in Jilin, China. Its R&D and QC teams use modern analytical equipment to monitor pesticide residues, heavy metals and microorganisms, and every batch can be supported with a COA and SGS third-party test report. The qualification portfolio includes ISO22000, FSSC22000, HALAL, KOSHER, organic certification, and SGS and Eurofins third-party reports, supporting compliant export to global markets. For buyers, this means fewer surprises at the sample stage and a clearer path from trial batch to commercial order.
Applications Across Food, Supplements and Personal Care
The portfolio is suitable for food and beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals and animal nutrition. Formulators can use these powders and extracts in capsules, tablets, stick packs, softgels, gummies, instant drinks, functional beverages, fortified foods, skin-care serums, creams and beauty powders. The common thread is flexibility: water solubility, fine mesh size and customizable active levels allow developers to match both formula and label requirements. Finished brands should validate local regulatory requirements and substantiate any claims for their final products.
OEM/ODM, Packaging and Global Delivery
For buyers who need more than a standard SKU, Longze offers customized fruit and vegetable powders, anthocyanin content, compound formulas, color, particle size and solubility. One-stop OEM/ODM services include powder packaging, private labeling and formula customization. Sample packaging is available in 10g, 50g and 100g sterile independent packs; commercial orders can use 1kg food-grade vacuum foil bags, and bulk orders can use 25kg thickened standard fiber drums. Custom logos, labels, outer packaging and specifications are available. Dispatch is typically within 1–3 working days, with support for international express, air freight and sea freight, including FCL and LCL options. Export documents such as MSDS, COA and commodity inspection certificates are provided to support customs clearance.
Industry Insight: From Generic Extract to Documented Ingredient
The berry extract market is maturing. Buyers are moving away from vague berry powder offers and toward specification-led sourcing. They want to know the plant part, botanical name, assay method, active range, mesh size, solubility behavior and batch documentation before they commit to a formula. This shift favors suppliers who can discuss HPLC versus UV results, customize specifications, and provide traceable quality records. It also rewards manufacturers that control raw material sourcing and extraction rather than trading on unknown supply. Longze's focus on anthocyanin-rich fruits, low-temperature processing and export documentation aligns with this direction. For distributors, the opportunity is to build a reliable portfolio without managing multiple unstable suppliers. For brands, the advantage is a partner who can support both standard products and custom development.
Start with a Sample and a Specification Review
Xi'an Longze Biotechnology Co., Ltd. offers free product samples and full export documents for qualified buyers. Share your target specification, application, packaging preference and destination market, and the team can recommend a starting grade or discuss a custom formulation. Factory-direct supply without middlemen supports competitive project economics and long-term supply planning. Contact Michael Wang at Info2@bestbilberry.com, by phone or WhatsApp at +86 18991824737, or by landline at 029-68723766 - 812. The company is located at Floor 15, Unit 2, Building 8, Yicui Shangfu North District, Tangyan South Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, China. Websites: www.bestbilberry.com and www.plant-herb.com.
