Epicatechin Bulk Powder is a botanical derivative, a high-purity ingredient with the specific structure of a natural monomeric flavan-3-ol, which is extensively used in the international supply chain of functional foods, dietary supplements, and sports nutrition. The raw material is most often naturally extracted from plants like Theobroma cacao, Camellia sinensis, or certain varieties of berries, but can also be chemically synthesized in a sophisticated way by the commercial formulators, contract manufacturers, and private label brand owners that use it. The antioxidant profile is very desirable, and it is stable even in complex product formulations and possesses many desirable structural properties that allow it to be incorporated into a variety of cellular pathway processes important to nitric oxide production, muscle metabolism, and oxidative stress management. Provided in a high-quality, rigorously quality-assured, wholesale, fine powder format, it can easily be incorporated into other end product formats including dry blend powder mixes, hard gelatin or veggie capsules, compressed tablets, and liquid suspensions. It is formulated to comply with international regulatory guidelines for novel ingredients and clean label applications in food and feed products, allowing enterprise clients to create high-performance formulations, achieve batch-to-batch consistency, and cater to the increasing corporate demand for standardized and high-quality botanicals for wellness applications in markets all around the world.

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Item |
Specification |
Result |
Test Method |
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Appearance |
Light yellow to white powder |
Complies |
Visual |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
Organoleptic |
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Identification |
Positive |
Positive |
TLC / HPLC |
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Epicatechin (Dry Basis) |
≥98.0% |
98.42% |
HPLC |
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Caffeine |
≤0.10% |
0.03% |
HPLC |
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Particle Size |
≥95% pass 80 mesh |
Complies |
USP <786> |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
1.18% |
USP <731> |
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Ash |
≤1.0% |
0.32% |
USP <281> |
|
Lead (Pb) |
≤2.0 ppm |
0.18 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Arsenic (As) |
≤2.0 ppm |
0.09 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
≤1.0 ppm |
0.06 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Mercury (Hg) |
≤0.1 ppm |
<0.01 ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1,000 CFU/g |
120 CFU/g |
USP <61> |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤100 CFU/g |
<10 CFU/g |
USP <61> |
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Escherichia coli |
Absent in 1 g |
Absent |
USP <62> |
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Salmonella |
Absent in 25 g |
Absent |
USP <62> |
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Residual Solvents |
Complies with applicable limits |
Complies |
GC |
The global market for Epicatechin Powder is on the verge of strong growth, fueled by macro-level trends of preventive health and active lifestyles, as artificial ingredients are increasingly being replaced by natural ingredients along the supply chain. Standardized polyphenols from various botanical sources are gaining in popularity as a valuable ingredient for sports nutrition, active ageing, and functional food applications, as they help to meet the growing consumer demand for clean label and transparency of plant-based active ingredients. The change in structural market momentum is indicative of a wider shift in the attitude and approach of Enterprise clients to ingredient selection, specifically for the development of products with differentiated performance characteristics via the use of highly stable, standardized monomeric flavan-3-ols in a daily active nutrition line. With a focus on stringent raw material verification and analytical compliance, bulk purchasing of Epicatechin enables formulators to leverage scalable manufacturing efficiencies and meet the demand of today's sophisticated consumers for bio-based, evidence-based functional ingredients. The growth in the market creates a significant strategic opportunity for market participants for application in mainstream brands to facilitate the development of new products in the North American, European, and Asia-Pacific wellness market.
1. Controlled Ambient Temperature:
The sealed containers should be stored in a cool and dry warehouse with a temperature of 15-25℃ (59-77℉). Do not expose to local thermal sources, to the exhaust from industrial machines, or to large variations in ambient air temperature.
2. Humidity and Moisture Mitigation:
Store in a relative humidity (RH) < 60%. Polyphenol powders are naturally hygroscopic, so most of the time low humidity is necessary to keep the powder from caking, clumping, and structural breakdown.
3. Protection from Direct Light:
Keep in its original light-blocking, multi-layer aluminum foil lining or dark, HDPE drums. Epicatechin is light-sensitive, which means it may undergo photochemical degradation when exposed for an extended period of time to ultraviolet (UV) or ambient light.
4. Intact Seal Maintenance:
After quality control sampling, do not allow the inner food quality control sampling bags (polyethylene) to be opened unless they are securely double-tied or heat-sealed. Reduction of oxygen exchange will help to maintain the chemical purity and shelf life of the material before final formulation.
5. Pallet Elevation and Clearance:
Keep containers off of the floor of the warehouse. Keep a minimum distance away from walls to allow for proper air circulation, pest control, and facility sanitation standard operating procedures (SOPs).
6. First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Inventory Control:
Use a First Expired, First Out (FEFO) inventory system. Lots are properly labeled, and batches are properly tracked to ensure seamless lot and batch traceability throughout your manufacturing processes.

1. Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts:
Aim at people who are resistance training, bodybuilding, or involved in high-intensity sports. Epicatechin is used in pre-workout and post-workout supplements to boost physical fitness, endurance, and recovery.
2. Active Lifestyle Consumers:
Common people who want to maintain their energy levels, metabolism, and mobility throughout the day. This population is looking for health and wellness products that are convenient, such as beverage powders and functional drinks, that fit into their hectic lifestyles.
3. Healthy Aging Demographic:
The elderly pay attention to keeping the muscles of the skeletal system, blood vessels flexible, and maintaining general vitality. Epicatechin is an important ingredient in high-quality products aimed at promoting long-term cellular health and well-being, due to its standardized polyphenol profile.
4. Clean-Label and Plant-Based Consumers:
Brand buyers who are seeking natural ingredients to use that come from plants rather than synthetic chemicals. The high-purity Epicatechin Extract directly meets the consumer's requests for vegan, non-GMO, and clearly identified dietary products.
5. Body Composition and Fitness Beginners:
People who are beginning a scheme of weight loss or physique enhancement. It is used by manufacturers in specific formulations for the nutrition of athletes to promote adaptations to physical training and conditioning.
6. Nutritional Innovation Early Adopters:
Trendy consumers who are looking for the latest in botanical actives, particularly flavonoids, and studies-based nutrients to help improve their personal health, wellness, and daily supplement program.
Q1: What is the recommended delivery form for bulk Epicatechin powder?
A: The Standardized Epicatechin powder is versatile and can be utilized in capsules and tablets, dry-blend pre-workout formulations and functional beverage blends, and blends well with other botanical actives.
Q2: What purity levels and regulatory specifications are available for B2B orders?
A: We provide Epicatechin powder (usually ≥90% or ≥98% HPLC) in a standardized form. Each batch is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for purity, heavy metals, and micro controls.
Q3: How does Epicatechin fit into clean-label and plant-based product lines?
A: Our powder is naturally non-GMO, allergen-free, and vegan-suitable due to its botanical origin, Theobroma cacao. Our powder is naturally non-GMO, allergen-free, and vegan-suitable, as it is from a botanical source, Theobroma cacao.
Q4: What is the shelf life and primary packaging for enterprise orders?
A: The material is stored in factory-sealed aluminum foil bags in HDPE drums with a shelf life of 24 months in a cool (15℃ - 25℃), dry atmosphere of less than 60%RH.
Q5: Are samples available for pilot batch trial runs and analytical testing?
A: Yes, we do supply standard R&D Sample kits with complete technical data sheets (TDS, SDS, and COA) to help commercial manufacturers with feasibility testing & batch validation.
Send an email to info@scigroundbio.com or submit your request by filling out the form you’ll find at the end of this page. Our product comes in high quality, and you can order it however and whenever you need it.


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