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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.
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Analyzing how Crataegus pinnatifida derivatives are reshaping functional food, beverage, and therapeutic sectors globally.
Global consumer preferences are leaning heavily toward natural fruit coloring agents and clean-tasting acidulants. Spray-dried Hawthorn Juice Powder provides a brilliant crimson-pink hue and naturally tart flavor, replacing synthetic food dyes and chemical citric acid.
Rising consumer awareness of heart health, hypertension management, and nitric oxide pathways drives the demand for Hawthorn-derived flavonoids. B2B supplement brands are formulating it directly into heart-healthy drink mixes and pre-workout blends.
Hawthorn’s natural pectin content and organic acids act as dynamic structuring and flavor-balancing agents. Utilizing this powder allows clean-label gummy manufacturers and confectionery developers to reduce added refined sugar while retaining a full, natural mouthfeel.
By blending traditional herbal medicine from China with advanced manufacturing technologies, exporters now offer localized formulations that meet international regulatory and cultural preferences (Kosher, Halal, USDA Organic).
We work tirelessly to discover and create the new value of natural herbs, expanding scientific potential for human health.
Engaging in continuous innovation and optimization process loops to keep botanical extraction efficient and safe.
Leveraging the most advanced technologies, instruments, and extraction hardware to produce premium-grade active ingredients.
Committed to making our employees happy, maintaining ethical supply chains, and giving back to the community.
Understanding critical performance requirements for high-capacity food, beverage, and nutraceutical manufacturers.
Standard fruit powders are highly hygroscopic, leading to clumping, nozzle blockages, and poor dispersion in final drink applications. UniCare resolves this by optimizing the moisture balance and employing carrier modifications, creating a highly flowable, fast-dispersing instant powder.
Global standards in the EU and US mandate zero-tolerance or exceptionally low limits on over 500 pesticide configurations. We use our advanced in-house GC-MS-MS and ICP-MS testing systems to screen and trace raw material crops back to GACP agricultural bases, guaranteeing global compliance.
Many juice powders offer taste but lack therapeutic active compounds. We can standardize Hawthorn Juice Powder to target specific concentrations of bio-active flavonoids, including Vitexin, Rutin, and Hyperoside, providing clean nutrition with clinical-level efficacy.
Our scientific specification chart details the chemical properties, active compounds, and physical standards of Hawthorn Juice Powder.
| Specification Parameter | Standard Range / Value | Testing Methodology | Industrial Application / Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids (as Vitexin) | 1.0% - 5.0% Min | HPLC / UV-VIS | Verifies cardiovascular and antioxidant efficacy. |
| Solubility Profile | >99% in cold water | Visual Gravimetric Analysis | Prevents sedimentation in ready-to-mix (RTM) beverages. |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5.0% | Loss on Drying (LOD) | Prevents bacterial growth, guarantees shelf life. |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | Pb ≤ 2.0ppm, As ≤ 1.0ppm | ICP-MS (Agilent) | Ensures regulatory compliance in EU and US markets. |
| Pesticide Residues | Meets USP & EU Regulation 396/2005 | GC-MS-MS / LC-MS-MS | Guarantees organic certification validity. |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | Microbial Culture Method | Verifies sanitary processing conditions. |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | Microbial Culture Method | Prevents fermentation in beverage formulations. |
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.
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.
A look inside our manufacturing processes, showcasing raw materials processing and automated spray drying operations.
UniCare reinvests 10% of our annual net profit into research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction process, we have 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. We maintain deep cooperation with Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of fermentation, jointly developing and transforming new raw materials for 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.
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 and strict control of product quality, we provide every customer with high quality products.
Detectable items: 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.
Our laboratory facilities are equipped with industry-leading analytical instruments to verify the purity and standardization of our Hawthorn Juice Powder batches:
| Quality Focus Area | Specific Inspection Parameters |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, identification |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals, pesticide residue, solvent residue |
| Microbe Analysis | Bacterium, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, specific microbial test |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residue, allergy origin, GMO, origin of raw material |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Investigation and research of laws and regulations of China and other related countries |
| Stability Test | Guarantee the shelf life according to stability study |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, density, etc. |
Our logistics framework ensures that your raw material shipments arrive on time, cleared through customs, and compliant with regional food standards.
We maintain collaborative warehousing networks in North America and Western Europe, enabling us to handle local customs clearance and offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping, reducing lead times to 2-3 business days for stock items.
We provide full documentation for every batch, including COA, Allergen Statements, Non-GMO declarations, Kosher and Halal certificates, and heavy metal testing profiles that meet FDA and EFSA regulations.
To support diverse manufacturing lines (gummies, tablet compression, clear instant liquids), we offer customized mesh sizes from 80 mesh up to 200 mesh superfine powder, tailored to your formulation equipment.
Our sales and logistics managers coordinate with your production planning departments to establish annual safety stock levels and quarterly rolling forecasts, ensuring continuous material supply.
Exploring next-generation technologies to enhance the bioavailability of active botanical ingredients.
We are developing liposomal microencapsulation technologies for Hawthorn flavonoids. Coating these sensitive active ingredients in plant-derived lipids protects them from stomach acid, enhancing their absorption rates in dietary supplements.
To meet clean-label requirements, we are expanding our low-temperature vacuum belt drying capacity. This process dries hawthorn juice concentrate without carrier additives like maltodextrin, delivering a pure fruit powder.
By using target enzymes in our fermentation systems, we can break down complex hawthorn glycosides into aglycones. This bio-transformation enhances absorption in human digestive tracts, boosting efficacy.
Common questions answered by our R&D team regarding extraction processes, active ingredients, and ordering logistics.
Standard fruit powders are often produced by spray-drying juice concentrates with high ratios of maltodextrin (up to 50%), which reduces the natural color and therapeutic benefits. UniCare uses low-temperature concentration processes and optimized spray drying with minimal carriers or carrier-free alternatives, preserving the natural color, tart flavor, and active flavonoids (like Vitexin).
Hawthorn contains natural sugars and pectin, which make it highly hygroscopic. We pack our powder in double-polyethylene food-grade bags sealed inside aluminum foil drums. For humid climates, we can adjust the particle mesh size and offer custom carrier options to optimize powder flowability.
We test every batch of raw material and finished product in our central laboratory. We use an Agilent ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) system to detect trace heavy metals, ensuring lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury levels fall well below the limits mandated by US FDA and European EFSA regulations.
Yes. We offer a highly soluble grade that has been centrifuged to remove insoluble fibers. This powder dissolves quickly in cold water, creating a clear, sediment-free pink solution with a pleasant, tart taste profile ideal for functional beverages.
Our facilities maintain certifications including GMP, EU-GMP, ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, and CEP where applicable. These standards ensure our production lines operate under strict hygiene and quality management systems.
We source our raw hawthorn fruits from cooperative GACP-compliant planting bases. By standardizing our extraction parameters (extraction time, temperature, vacuum levels, and spray dryer feed rates), we minimize variation and maintain consistent quality across batches.
Our broader portfolio of botanical extracts processed to the same high standards as our Hawthorn Juice Powder.
