In the rapidly evolving landscape of functional ingredients, Garlic Extract Liquid (derived from Allium sativum L.) has transitioned from a traditional botanical remedy to a highly standardized, multi-industry component. Driven by advancements in extraction technology and a global shift toward natural active compounds, the commercial demand for fluid garlic formulations is rising dramatically across dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, veterinary sciences, and organic agriculture.
Garlic extract liquid is highly valued for cardiovascular support, immune regulation, and cholesterol management. Formulators utilize fluid extracts for high-bioavailability liquid capsules, sublingual drops, and health tonics where solid powder compressibility or dissolution limits therapeutic absorption.
With global bans on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in livestock feed, garlic extract liquid serves as a potent natural antimicrobial and immune booster. In aquaculture and animal farming, it significantly enhances disease resistance against pathogens, optimizing feed conversion ratios (FCR).
In agriculture, the active sulfur compounds (mainly Allicin, Diallyl Disulfide, and Diallyl Trisulfide) serve as powerful bio-pesticides, repellents, and fungicides. Garlic liquid provides a zero-residue, organic-certified agricultural chemical alternative that aligns with strict global ecological goals.
The primary challenge in manufacturing high-quality Garlic Extract Liquid is the unstable nature of its main bioactive compound, Allicin (Diallyl thiosulfinate). Allicin is produced only when raw garlic is crushed, triggering the enzyme allinase to act on alliin. However, Allicin is highly heat-sensitive and volatile, quickly decomposing into various oil-soluble organosulfur compounds like diallyl sulfides or water-soluble derivatives like S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (SAC).
At UniCare, our collaborative extraction systems leverage advanced stabilization technology. For aged garlic extract (AGE) liquids, we control cold-aging processes over prolonged periods, naturally converting unstable organosulfur compounds into highly stable, water-soluble bioactives, predominantly S-Allyl-L-Cysteine (SAC).
For volatile, allicin-rich oils and liquid extracts, we utilize precision temperature-controlled vacuum extraction and micro-encapsulation techniques. This prevents thermal degradation and ensures that the end product delivers the exact therapeutic value specified in formulation sheets, backed by reliable Certificate of Analysis (COA) testing.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplement, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We focus on product development and quality stability, and insist on growing together with our customers around the world.
UniCare has deep cooperation with several excellent Chinese manufacturers who have complete quality management system certifications, including but not limited to GMP, EU-GMP, CEP, ISO9001, ISO22000, and HACCP. Each factory has independent testing capabilities and is equipped with advanced and efficient testing equipment to ensure the high quality and long-term stability of each batch of products.
Unlocking botanical potential through science to create premium-grade active solutions.
Iteratively optimizing processes to ensure compound purity and extraction efficiency.
Deploying automated lines to process stable bioactives that meet global standards.
Fostering an equitable workplace while promoting sustainable agricultural partnerships.
UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and has the largest and most advanced extraction factory in China. The entire production line in UniCare is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automatic control system.
Until now, UniCare has built up two GMP workshops, containing six multi-functional extraction lines, among which there is the only production line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract of acetone process in the whole China. Here are several other production lines including fermentation production lines and Chinese medicine pieces. A total of 30,000 tons of various Chinese medicine plant raw materials can be processed each year.
The factory has passed the China GMP certification, adhering to strict pharmaceutical grade operating protocols.
The EU-GMP and CEP of Ginkgo Biloba Extract has been certificated, showcasing our compliance with European regulatory standards.
All extraction production lines adopt modern, intelligent and automated DCS systems for stable batch-to-batch output.
Own the most advanced and highest capacity botanical extraction equipment in China.
Capable of processing 30,000 tons of Chinese medicine and raw botanical plant materials per year.
Three annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10T & 15T); two multi-functional extraction lines (32 tanks, 6 cubic meters each); one round dynamic countercurrent line (10T).
Own the only acetone process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China that meets EU GMP standards.
Own six fermentation tanks (20 tons capacity each) for the production of advanced enzyme-modified botanical products.
United New Life (UniCare) has established a leading and complete quality control system, and strictly controls the high quality of products in accordance with the quality system. With advanced testing instruments, strict control of product quality, to provide every customer with high quality products.
| Quality Control Items | Detailed Testing Parameters & Scope |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, signature component detection (HPLC or UV), thin layer chromatography (TLC) identification. |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper) by ICP-MS, pesticide residues (organochlorine detection) by GC-MS-MS, solvent residues by GC. |
| Microbe Analysis | Total viable count, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, specific pathogenic microbial limit tests. |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residues, allergy origin, non-GMO confirmation, raw material geographical origin tracing. |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Continuous monitoring and alignment with the laws and regulations of China, the EU, USFDA, and other destination markets. |
| Stability Test | Assuring commercial shelf life under accelerated and long-term environmental chamber stability studies. |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size distribution, bulk density, sulfur dioxide residues, conductivity, etc. |
Our central testing laboratory spans a massive area and is qualified by CNAS. It houses industry-leading instruments to verify physical, chemical, and microbiological purity:
| Instrument Class | Quantity | Application & Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 | 2 Units | Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography for rapid, high-resolution active component assays. |
| HPLC, Agilent 1260 | 4 Units | Standard high-performance liquid chromatography for quantification of organic markers. |
| HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT | 2 Units | Reliable assay verification of active botanical compounds. |
| HPLC, Dionex Ultimate 3000 | 2 Units | Advanced ion chromatography and precision chemical separation. |
| ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES | 2 Units | Evaporative light scattering detection for compounds without chromophores. |
| Shimadzu GC-2010 | 1 Unit | Gas chromatography for monitoring residual solvents and volatile pesticide residues. |
| Shimadzu AA-7000 (ICP-MS/AA) | 1 Unit | Atomic absorption spectrophotometer for ultra-trace heavy metal detection. |
UniCare invests 10% of our annual net profit in research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction process, we have also established a professional R&D department for natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation, we try to break through traditional processes and disrupt industry development.
UniCare maintains a deep academic and scientific cooperation with Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of industrial fermentation, jointly developing and transforming new raw materials for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and natural health products into high-efficiency mass-produced products.
In order to control raw materials more efficiently and with higher quality, a raw material procurement system has been established, which extends procurement to every piece of planting land and can trace the raw materials of each batch of products. Raw material storage operates according to advanced quality management system processes, strictly controlling active ingredient content, moisture, ash, heavy metals, and pesticide residues.
To ensure raw material security and long-term quality consistency, UniCare cooperates with planting farmers to establish dedicated ginkgo leaf planting bases, epimedium planting bases, phellodendron planting bases, and olive leaf planting bases. Some bases are operated strictly under the GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) management model. We also partner with seedling research companies to develop high-content seedling cultivation via hybridization or gene optimization to reduce unit costs for users.
Our processing facilities utilize advanced equipment lines to guarantee absolute purity. Below is a look inside our modern production infrastructure:
Purchasing garlic derivatives at an industrial scale requires a partner that can offer competitive pricing, regulatory alignment, and supply chain stability. Here is why global corporations source their Garlic Extract Liquid from our advanced facilities in China:
China is the world's largest producer of raw garlic, accounting for over 70% of global cultivation. This abundance guarantees our factory uninterrupted access to fresh cloves, insulating our B2B partners from wild seasonal price spikes and raw material shortages.
Our extraction complexes integrate automated countercurrent systems, in-house recycling of solvents, and co-generation heating systems. This level of process optimization yields maximum active compound recovery with minimal waste, lowering your cost per kilogram.
Different industrial applications require specific solvent carriers. Whether your formulation demands USP-grade Propylene Glycol, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Refined Sunflower Oil, or a pure aqueous base, our engineering team can adjust solubility parameters to fit your needs.
Answers to key questions from B2B sourcing managers, R&D formulators, and quality compliance directors.
