Analyzing the shift toward highly standardized (1-3, 1-4)-beta-D-glucans in clinical cosmetics, high-viscosity food systems, and metabolic therapeutic formulations.
As a non-inflammatory skin repair agent, cosmetic-grade Oat Beta-Glucan (typically water-soluble liquid or highly soluble micro-powders) is recognized for deep transdermal penetration. This linear polymer stimulates fibroblasts, triggers collagen synthesis, and establishes a protective film that dramatically reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Nutraceutical and food processing sectors require high-purity Oat Beta-Glucan to meet EFSA and FDA approved health claims concerning cholesterol reduction and glycemic control. The water-soluble fiber forms a highly viscous gel in the digestive tract, trapping bile acids and slowing glucose absorption.
Faced with global regulatory pressure to eliminate synthetic thickeners (such as carboxymethylcellulose or carrageenan), global food manufacturers leverage the hydrocolloid properties of oat beta-glucan powder as a clean-label texturizer, fat replacer, and emulsifier stability booster.
China's agricultural integration combined with state-of-the-art biochemistry manufacturing enables Chinese factories to deliver unparalleled supply chain security. Large-scale domestic oat cultivation in Inner Mongolia and Shanxi provinces provides a consistent, high-yield supply of raw materials, protecting global buyers from market price spikes.
Furthermore, China oat beta glucan factories utilize advanced water extraction and enzymatic isolation technologies. By eliminating harsh chemical solvents, these processes preserve the natural high molecular weight of (1-3, 1-4)-beta-D-glucan. This maintains the essential viscosity and bioactivity required for high-end cosmetic and food applications, all while keeping production cost-efficient.
With localized logistics infrastructure, optimized customs clearings, and strict adherence to international quality protocols, Chinese factories act as vital partners for large-scale multinational manufacturing enterprises.
Establishing Trust through Deep Manufacturing Synergy, Modern Automated Infrastructure, and Academic Partnerships
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.
Our underlying company philosophy drives our growth through clear, action-oriented mandates: Discover and create the new value of herb, seek continuous innovation and improvement, employ the most advanced technology to produce the highest quality products, and ultimately make the employees happy and give back to the community.
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 the traditional processes and disrupt industry development.
To accelerate biotechnology application, UniCare has 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 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 partner network includes 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.
The manufacturing facility is fully certified by China GMP, ensuring standard processing protocols across all production phases.
We hold EU-GMP and CEP certifications for Ginkgo Biloba Extract, validating our compliance with European regulatory standards.
All extraction production lines adopt modern, intelligent, and automated control systems to eliminate batch-to-batch variation.
Includes three annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10T & 15T), and two multi-functional extraction lines equipped with 32 extraction tanks.
We operate the only acetone process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China meeting EU GMP standards.
Equipped with six 20-ton fermentation tanks for producing high-quality enzyme-modified and biologically active ingredients.
How UniCare maintains global compliance through a CNAS-qualified laboratory and state-of-the-art testing equipment.
United New Life and UniCare have established a leading and complete quality control system, and strictly control the high quality of products in accordance with the quality system. With advanced testing instruments, we strictly monitor every parameter to provide every customer with high quality, stable products.
Our laboratory checks for: 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, and sulfur dioxide residue.
Important Testing Instruments in Our Inventory: 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 chromatographs, two HPLC Dionex UltiMate 3000 systems, two Shimadzu evaporative light scattering detectors (ELSD 2000ES), one Shimadzu GC-2010 gas chromatograph, and one Shimadzu AA-7000 atomic absorption system.
| Quality Control Focus | Test Parameters & Details |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, identification |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals, pesticide residue, solvent residue |
| Microbe Analysis | Bacterium, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, specific microbial tests |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residue, allergy origin, GMO, origin of raw material verification |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Investigation and research of laws and regulations of China and other related countries |
| Stability Test | Guarantee the shelf life according to real-time and accelerated stability studies |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, density, etc. |
| Instrument Model & Type | Quantity Available |
|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 | 2 units |
| HPLC, Agilent 1260 | 4 units |
| HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT | 2 units |
| ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES | 2 units |
| Shimadzu GC-2010 | 1 unit |
| Shimadzu AA-7000 Atomic Absorption | 1 unit |
How upstream agricultural integration guarantees the purity, quality, and low heavy-metal profile of UniCare extracts.
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 our advanced quality management system. The content of active ingredients, moisture, ash, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and other parameters are strictly checked prior to processing.
To secure the highest quality of our most critical products, UniCare cooperates with local farmers to establish ginkgo leaf planting bases, epimedium planting bases, phellodendron planting bases, and olive leaf planting bases. Many of these bases are managed strictly in accordance with the GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) model.
In addition, we cooperate with seedling research and development companies to cultivate high-content crop lines. Through hybrid breeding and optimized selection, we continually improve crop yield and lower unit costs to benefit our global buyers.
Discover how different industries formulate with Oat Beta-Glucan Powder to meet specific user demands and technical requirements.
Cosmetic formulators require water-soluble oat beta-glucan powder with low color and low odor. Key applications include soothing serums, barrier repair creams, and anti-aging lotions. It is prized for its ability to reduce UV-induced redness and moisturize deep within the epidermis.
In functional food matrices, oat beta-glucan acts as a thickener and soluble fiber source. Formulators use it in oat milk, dietary shakes, and cholesterol-lowering food products. It provides excellent viscosity stability across varying temperature and pH ranges.
Used in health supplements, oat beta-glucan powder supports digestion, promotes satiety, and aids gut health. It is commonly blended into prebiotic powders, meal replacement mixes, and immune support supplements.
Technical and commercial answers for sourcing managers, formulation scientists, and purchasing professionals.
