Orai™ BC (Organic Blackcurrant Extract >30% Polyphenols)
Orai™ BC (Organic Blackcurrant Extract >30% Polyphenols) is a purple/black fine powder extracted from the whole fruits of organic Ribes nigrum. This blackcurrant extract is standardized to 30% polyphenols with polymeric anthocyanins. Some studies have shown that polymeric anthocyanins are less susceptible to degradation than monomeric anthocyanins in an acidic stomach environment.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Phytochemical
Product families
Applications
- Energy Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- Tea Cocoa & Coffee
- Functional Foods
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
- Sports Nutrition
Product Families
- Functional Ingredients
- Phytochemicals
- Fruit Products & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Brand
Orai™ Family: Organic Extracts & Freeze Dried Powder from New Zealand & Australia
- Functions
- Phytochemical
- Ingredient Name
- Blackcurrant Extract
- Labeling Claims
Corn-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Pesticide-free, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Vegan; Corn-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Organic; Pesticide-free; Plant-Based; Sustainable; Vegan
- Active Component
- Anthocyanins, Polyphenols
- Anthocyanins
- Polyphenols
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Certified, USDA Organic, Vegan
- Odor
- Light berry
- Taste
- Astringent
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Appearance
- Purple/black fine powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 years
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- HIGHLIGHTS
Water extracted powder of NZ grown Organic Blackcurrants; Excipient free; Brilliant blue color with slightly sweet taste & tart color
- Chemical Impurities
- Pesticides Residue
- Complies with BP 2004 Appendix XI L and USP 561
- Test Method
- GC-ECD/NPD confirmed by GC-MS
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antioxidant Properties
- Stimulates Immune System
- Supports Eye Health
- Food Ingredients Features
- Imparts color
- Certifications and Compliance
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Organic Certified
- USDA Organic
- Vegan
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Functional Beverages
- Functional Foods
- Nutraceuticals
- Protein Powder
- Sports Nutrition
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | min. 95 | % | Visual |
| Mesh Size (Pass through 40 mesh) | 95.0 | % | Screen |
| Loss on Drying | max. 5 | % | AOAC 18th Edn 926.12 |
Table 2 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | max. 10000 | cfu/g | APHA 7.72 4th Edn |
| Yeast and Mold Count | max. 2000 | cfu/g | BP 2012 |
| Salmonella | Negative | per 10g | APHA 8.93 4th Edn (modified) |
| Escherichia Coli | Negative | per 10g | ISO 6579:2002 (E) |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative | per 10g | APHA 39.5 4th Ed (modified) |
Table 3 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Antioxidants | min. 300 | mg/g polyphenols, predominently polymeric anthocyanins | AOAC 15th Ed 952.03 |
| Total Monomeric Anthoycianin | min. 2 | % | AOAC 15th Ed 952.03 |
Table 4 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metals Content | max. 10 | ppm | In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B) |
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm | In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B) |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm | In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B) |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | ppm | In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B) |
| Lead Content | max. 3 | ppm | In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B) |
