Barberry Extract is a plant-based ingredient sourced from the roots, bark, or fruit of Berberis vulgaris and is usually prepared by solvent extraction or water-ethanol extraction, followed by concentration and drying to maintain its natural constituents. Most commonly, it's presented as a fine powder in a yellow to brownish yellow colour, with a bitter taste and good physical stability, which is suitable for formulation purposes. Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid, is the active component in it and has been extensively researched for its bioactivities and interactions with biological processes. The extract has functional uses in contributing to maintaining overall metabolic balance, helping to maintain microbial balance in formulations, and providing antioxidant properties in products. It is widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals, and is a plant-derived ingredient that has multi-functional formulation characteristics. With the growing preference for natural and plant-based ingredients, it presents a high market potential owing to its multi-functional formulation potential, detailed phytochemical content, and compatibility across diverse product types.

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ITERMS |
SPECIFICATION |
METHOD |
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Ratio |
From 4:1 to 10:1 |
TLC |
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Appearance |
Brown Powder |
Visual |
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Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, light |
Organoleptic test |
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Loss on drying (5g) |
NMT 5% |
USP34-NF29<731> |
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Ash (2g) |
NMT 5% |
USP34-NF29<281> |
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Total heavy metals |
NMT 10.0ppm |
USP34-NF29<231> |
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Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Cadmium(Cd) |
NMT 1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Solvent residues |
USP & EP |
USP34-NF29<467> |
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Pesticides Residues |
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666 |
NMT 0.2ppm |
GB/T5009.19-1996 |
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DDT |
NMT 0.2ppm |
GB/T5009.19-1996 |
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Total heavy metals |
NMT 10.0ppm |
USP34-NF29<231> |
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Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Cadmium(Cd) |
NMT 1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1.0ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
ICP-MS |
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Microbiological |
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Total Plate Count |
1000cfu/g Max. |
GB 4789.2 |
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Yeast & Mould |
100cfu/g Max |
GB 4789.15 |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
GB 4789.3 |
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Staphylococcus |
Negative |
GB 29921 |
1. Supports Antioxidant Activity
Barberry Root Extract naturally contains compounds like berberine and polyphenols that have antioxidant properties, aiding in the control of oxidation reactions in formulations.
2. Contributes to Metabolic Balance
It's often used in products formulated to assist with overall metabolism, fitting with consumer preferences for holistic health and well-being products.
3. Helps Maintain Microbial Stability in Formulations
As a plant-based extract, it is prized for its plant alkaloids that help achieve microbial balance in product systems, particularly in food and cosmetic products.
4. Plant-Based Functional Ingredient
It is a plant-based extract, which is sought after in product formulations aimed at achieving clean-label and plant-based product claims.
5. Supports Digestive-Oriented Product Concepts
Historically used for digestive purposes, it is commonly used in products that are positioned for general digestive health, but do not make any claims.
6. Enhances Cosmetic Formulations
It is used in personal care formulations for its conditioning and antioxidant properties, which help to enhance product efficacy.
7. Versatile Formulation Compatibility
Its powdered stable nature and compatibility with delivery systems and formulations make it suitable for use in capsules, beverages, personal care, and functional blends.

1. Dietary Supplement Industry
It is commonly used as a botanical ingredient in capsules, tablets, and powdered blends, delivering plant-based functional benefits and meeting consumer expectations for natural products.
2. Functional Food and Beverage Industry
It is used in functional beverages, herbal teas, and bars to improve product marketing with botanical ingredients and to aid in clean-label product formulations.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
It is used in personal care and skin products for its antioxidant-like properties and its role in the formulation of plant-based products, such as creams, serums, and cleansers.
4. Nutraceutical Industry
It is used in nutraceutical formulations that are oriented towards the use of botanical ingredients and product formats to support product diversification.
5. Food Additive and Natural Ingredient Sector
Barberry Bark Extract may be applied as a plant-based ingredient in some food products, adding colour, plant-based components, and formulation options.
6. Herbal and Botanical Products Industry
It is often part of traditional herbal formulations and modern botanical formulations, demonstrating its traditional applications and acceptance as a plant-derived ingredient.
7. Animal Nutrition Industry
It can also be used as a plant-derived ingredient in animal nutrition products, particularly in cases where a natural product is desired.
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We are committed to reliable quality through process control, specification testing, and consistency from batch to batch, which is crucial for product performance. We also offer competitive and transparent pricing to support clients' cost-benefit analysis and balance sourcing costs with security of supply. As for our services, we focus on quick response, flexible collaboration options, and transparent communication from order to delivery, simplifying sourcing and facilitating supplier management and responsiveness to market trends for our clients.
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