Rutin (quercetin-3-O-rutinoside), a bioflavonoid widely found in plants such as Sophora japonica, buckwheat, and eucalyptus, has become a cornerstone active ingredient in global industries. Primarily demanded in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and animal nutrition sectors, Rutin serves as a powerful antioxidant, vascular stabilizer, and anti-inflammatory agent.
Industrial prices are regulated by agricultural yields of Sophora japonica in Northern and Central China, energy and solvent purification costs, and strict compliance tests for heavy metals, PAHs, and pesticide residue. Partnering with a vertically integrated supplier guarantees insulation from market volatility.
Rutin acts as a precursor for Troxerutin and Quercetin synthesis. It is vital in formulations targeting chronic venous insufficiency, capillary fragility, and cardiovascular support. Pure grade Rutin is also widely incorporated in premium anti-aging skincare complexes due to its free radical scavenging properties.
Global logistics demand customized moisture-proof packaging, prompt customs clearance, and adherence to international standard regulations. Establishing stable agricultural sourcing contracts secures predictable pricing for multi-ton contracts annually.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplements, 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.
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Managing raw ingredient supply for large-scale pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional supplement brands requires a balance between cost optimization and absolute chemical compliance. A fluctuant market rate for raw materials can immediately jeopardize margins.
For chemical synthesis applications where Rutin is converted into Troxerutin or Quercetin, low-residual-solvent and high-purity (≥95% via HPLC) parameters are non-negotiable. Our raw Sophora extraction methods strictly control the presence of heavy metals and pesticide residue to facilitate downstream synthesis efficiency without secondary purification.
Dietary supplement brands face rigorous label audits. We offer highly soluble, standardized Rutin powders that allow easy blending into capsules, tablets, and drink mixes, complying with USP/NF standards. This ensures high biological activity, consumer safety, and shelf-life stability.
Topical application of bioflavonoids requires ultra-fine particle sizes (micronized powders) and high clarity when dissolved. Our cosmetic-grade Rutin features optimized color value and low odor profiles, making it perfect for integration into skin creams, serums, and dermal applications.
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.
Our manufacturing partner facilities are fully compliant and certified under China GMP requirements.
Possesses certified EU-GMP and CEP for Ginkgo Biloba Extract, establishing the baseline framework for our processing standards across all product lines, including Rutin.
All extraction production lines adopt modern, intelligent, and automated control systems to minimize human error and ensure consistency.
We own the most advanced industrial extraction equipment currently available in China.
Scale-ready operations allowing us to process up to 30,000 tons of Chinese medicine and raw botanical plant materials per year.
Equipped with three annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10t & 15t); two multi-functional extraction lines (32 extraction tanks of 6m³ each); and one round dynamic countercurrent extraction line (10t).
Own the only acetone process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China that meets the strict EU GMP standards.
Own six massive 20-ton capacity fermentation tanks for the specialized production of enzyme-modified ingredients.
A visual look into our production facilities, warehouse storage, and extraction systems ensuring premium output.
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 and strict control of product quality, we provide every customer with high quality products. Detectable items include: Signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues (GC), pesticide residues (organochlorine detection GC-MS-MS), heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper by ICP-MS), microscopic identification, moisture, dry weight loss, ash, microbial limits, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) identification, weighing, conductivity, pH, sulfur dioxide residue, and other routine detections.
| Quality Control Focus Area | Specific Test Items & Parameters Evaluated |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Quantitative assays, purity verification, and botanical identification. |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals profiling, multi-class pesticide residues, and organic volatile solvent residues. |
| Microbe Analysis | Total aerobic bacterial count, Escherichia coli, yeast & molds, and pathogens tests. |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide tracing, allergen origin, GMO checks, and geographical tracking. |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Continuous regulatory compliance analysis for China, USA (FDA), EU (EFSA), and regional targets. |
| Stability Test | Accelerated and long-term temperature/humidity studies to guarantee exact shelf life. |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, bulk density, etc. |
Central Lab Infrastructure:
Our Central Lab is qualified by CNAS. It utilizes professional analysts to manage high-precision equipment as detailed in the matrix below:
| Equipment Type / Model | Equipment Type / Model | Equipment Type / Model |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 (×2) | HPLC, Agilent (×4) | HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT (×2) |
| ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES (×2) | Shimadzu GC-2010 (×1) | Shimadzu AA-700 (×1) |
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 products, we try to break through 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 new raw materials for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, 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 directly 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, and others. 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.
As the demand for cleaner label ingredients escalates, traditional extraction routes are evolving. The technical roadmap of Rutin focuses heavily on solvent safety, waste reduction, and molecular optimization.
Transitioning from chlorinated solvents to eco-friendly extraction techniques utilizing water and ethanol. This prevents industrial residue, ensuring that the exported Rutin meets stringent European guidelines on residual solvents without compromising crystallization yields.
Leveraging enzymatic transformation to produce highly bioavailable compounds like Isoquercitrin and Alpha-Glycosyl Rutin. These offer up to 12,000 times higher water solubility compared to native Rutin, expanding its use in ready-to-drink beverages and clear gels.
By using predictive agricultural modeling at our GACP-certified planting bases, we can determine the exact harvesting times of Sophora japonica buds to maximize Rutin concentration, significantly offsetting raw material overheads and securing stable pricing.
Exporting active phytocompounds globally requires navigating distinct regional frameworks. Our logistics, packaging, and testing programs are tailored to guarantee hassle-free imports.
We provide full documentation including SDS, Certificates of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Allergen Statements, and Non-GMO certifications to satisfy Western FDA and EFSA requirements.
With structured warehousing and customs support, we assist in clearing imports under optimized tariff codes (HS Code: 29381000). Standardized double-bagged food-grade packaging preserves product integrity under high humidity.
Secure pre-shipment samples and hold exact batch numbers for your annual call-off schedules, ensuring that every shipment displays uniform physical properties, flowability, and chemical assay profiles.
