As international regulatory frameworks tighten around synthetic sweeteners and added sugars, food technologists and pharmaceutical developers are aggressively transitioning to plant-derived alternatives. Pure Stevia Sweetener (composed primarily of steviol glycosides derived from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) has emerged as the definitive global solution. Unlike high-intensity artificial alternatives, high-purity stevia offers zero-calorie sweetening with thermal and pH stability profiles ideal for industrial processing.
The commercial landscape for stevia has evolved from basic Reb A (Rebaudioside A) isolates, which often carried a lingering bitter or licorice-like aftertaste, to sophisticated, taste-optimized matrices incorporating Rebaudioside D (Reb D) and Rebaudioside M (Reb M). As a premier global exporter, UniCare bridges the gap between field-level botanical cultivation and advanced industrial ingredient engineering, providing sweetening solutions that match the sensory profile of sucrose without the caloric burden.
Highly stable at high-temperature processing up to 200°C, making it optimal for baking, pasteurization, and UHT processing lines.
Non-GMO, allergen-free, and natural status answers the growing consumer demand for transparent ingredient declarations.
Perfect for diabetic-friendly formulations, zero impact on blood glucose, and supports overall dental health.
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, EUGMP, 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 the full potential of botanical properties via modern extraction tech.
Iteratively upgrading purification phases to yield taste-optimized molecules.
Leveraging industrial automated control grids to ensure batch consistency.
Fostering workplace growth and reinforcing agricultural communities.
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.
The EU-GMP and CEP of Ginkgo Biloba Extract has been certificated.
All extraction production lines adopt modern, intelligent and automated control systems.
Own the most advanced extraction equipment in China.
Annual processing of 30,000 tons of Chinese medicine and plant raw materials.
Six production lines. Three annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10 tons & 15 tons); two multi-functional extraction lines (32 extraction tanks with six cubic each); one round dynamic countercurrent extraction line (10 tons).
Own the only acetone process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China that meets the EU GMP standards.
Own six fermentation tanks (20 tons capacity for each) for the production of enzyme-modified products.
In the plant extract sector, quality stability is dictated by molecular concentration control. While wild stevia leaves contain a mixture of steviol glycosides, the specific molecules present directly impact taste profiles. Reb A possesses high sweetness but also triggers taste receptors associated with bitterness and metallic sensations at elevated concentrations. In contrast, Reb D and Reb M have taste profiles that align closely with standard sucrose, but their natural concentration in dried leaves is extremely low (typically <1%).
To overcome this limitation, UniCare utilizes a modern technology roadmap:
Utilizing multi-stage dynamic countercurrent extraction lines to maximize yields of steviol glycosides with purified hot water, avoiding synthetic solvents.
Advanced food-grade macroporous resin columns isolate specific glycosides, removing pigments and bitter-tasting flavonoids from the liquid matrix.
Using CGTase enzyme technology to transfer glucose residues from starch to steviol glycosides, significantly smoothing out the sensory profile.
United New Life 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.
Detectable items are: Signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues GC, pesticide residues (organochlorine detection) GC-MS-MS, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper) ICP-MS microscopic identification, moisture, dry weight loss, ash, microbial limits, thin layer identification, weighing, conductivity, PH, sulfur dioxide residue, routine detection, etc.
Important testing instruments are: Two UHPLC Agilent 1290 ultra-high performance liquid chromatographs, four HPLC Agilent 1260 high performance liquid chromatography sets, two HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT high performance liquid chromatograph, two HPLC Diane CU3000, two Shimadzu evaporative light scattering detector 2000ES, one Shimadzu GC2010 gas chromatograph, and one Shimadzu AA-7000 atomic absorption system.
| Liquid Chromatography Systems | Gas Chromatography & Detection Systems | Atomic Spectrometry & Physical Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 (×2) | ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES (×2) | Shimadzu AA-700 (×1) |
| HPLC, Agilent 1260 (×4) | Shimadzu GC-2010 (×1) | CNAS Certified Lab Standards |
| HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT (×2) | Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS-MS) | ICP-MS Heavy Metal Analysis Equipment |
| Quality Control Domain | Testing Methods & Parameters Controlled |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, identification via UHPLC and reference standard matching. |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals, pesticide residue, solvent residue using ICP-MS and GC systems. |
| Microbe Analysis | Bacterium, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, specific microbial tests in sterile environments. |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residue, allergy origin, GMO, origin of raw material trace validation. |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Investigation and research of laws and regulations of China and other importing target countries. |
| Stability Test | Guarantee the shelf life according to stability chamber studies (climatic zone testing). |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, bulk density, etc. |
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 the natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation products, we try to break through the traditional processes and disrupt industry development.
UniCare has deep cooperation with Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of fermentation, jointly developing and transforming the new raw materials of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and natural health products into 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. The storage of raw materials is operated according to the advanced quality management system process, and the content of active ingredients, moisture, ash, heavy metals, pesticide residues and other items of raw materials are strictly controlled.
At the same time, in order to further ensure the high quality of important products, UniCare cooperated with planting farmers to establish ginkgo leaf planting bases, epimedium planting bases, phellodendron planting bases, olive leaf planting bases, etc. Some of these bases are planted strictly in accordance with the GACP management model. In addition, we cooperate with seedling research and development companies to develop high-content seedling cultivation, and cultivate better seedlings through hybridization or gene optimization, so as to continuously reduce unit costs to benefit users.
Every food sector presents specific formulation challenges when replacing sugar with stevia extract. High acidity in beverages can accentuate bitter compounds, while the lack of structural bulk in bakery items requires careful compensation. UniCare provides specialized application support for various food, beverage, and pharma categories.
Reb M and Reb D blends perform exceptionally well in milk, yogurts, and carbonated soft drinks, providing instant sweetness profiles without artificial mouthfeel.
Using bulking agents like erythritol alongside stevia, we recreate the physical crystalline lattice and caramelization properties of sucrose in sugar-free cookies and candies.
Ideal for mask-flavoring active supplements, chewable vitamins, and liquid cough syrups, ensuring high pediatric and adult compliance.
Operating in a regulated global market requires compliance with local food safety standards. Our Stevia Extract lines are certified to meet the specifications of the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and are FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notified.
With logistics hubs in key regions and comprehensive documentation support (including certificate of analysis, heavy metal screening, non-GMO status, allergen statements, and pesticide clearance profiles), UniCare provides seamless custom clearance and timely delivery to processing plants across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific.
