Explore our highly standardized raw materials and clean-label natural sweeteners designed to replace sugar across global beverage, dietary supplement, and food applications.
High-purity Rebaudioside M, D, and A customized for optimal sweetness profiles without bitter aftertaste.
Standardized ginsenosides extracted via low-temperature technologies for energy and wellness formulations.
High EGCG and Polyphenols content. Ideal antioxidant agent for functional drinks and nutrition bars.
Standardized Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol from self-managed botanical cultivation zones.
Super-rich in Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC) for cellular protection and cardiovascular support.
High purity bioflavonoids sourced sustainably, strictly compliant with EP and USP criteria.
High Allicin content natural antimicrobial agent with effective odor control processing.
98% Trans-Resveratrol extracted from Polygonum cuspidatum to power premium anti-aging supplements.
Analyzing market drivers, clean label preferences, and the regulatory catalysts shaping the zero-calorie sweetener market.
Today's consumers are no longer searching simply for "sugar substitutes." Real-world search queries show a structural pivot toward "natural zero-calorie sweeteners," "clean-label stevia extract," and "fermentation-derived monk fruit." This indicates that consumers are highly conscious of chemical processing and off-flavors. As an industry-leading partner, UniCare bridges this intent gap by delivering sweeteners that align with consumer health demands without compromising taste kinetics.
Regulatory pressures (such as the WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners and rising regional sugar taxes in the US, Europe, and Asia) have forced brand owners to abandon aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. Our natural stevia and polyol solutions allow food scientists to hit zero-sugar targets while boasting a clear ingredient declaration that meets global non-GMO and clean-label standards.
Traditional Stevia extract (Reb A) is widely known for a lingering metallic bitterness at high usage levels. To resolve this, UniCare utilizes its partners' advanced extraction setups and raw botanical optimization to supply high-purity Rebaudioside M (Reb M) and Rebaudioside D (Reb D). Reb M displays a clean sensory profile that closely matches the taste curve of sucrose. By utilizing bio-conversion and enzyme-catalyzed modification in our dynamic fermentation lines, we optimize cost and taste, providing a scalable pathway to mainstream sugar replacement.
The future of sweetening is biological. Discover how UniCare integrates advanced plant science with enzyme-catalyzed fermentation processes.
We start at the genomic level. Partnering with seed R&D firms, we select high-glycoside cultivars grown under strict Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) to yield rich raw botanical material.
By modifying specific glycosyltransferases, our fermentation lines convert abundant steviol glycosides (like Reb A) into rare glycosides (Reb M & Reb D), dramatically reducing botanical waste.
Using specialized adsorption resins in our continuous countercurrent extraction loops, we achieve purity specifications exceeding 98% for targeted compounds, ensuring neutral odor and flavor.
Formulation solutions optimized for different sensory requirements, regional culinary regulations, and distinct market demands.
Challenge: Acidic beverage bases (pH 2.5–3.5) trigger sweetness decay and highlight bitter off-notes.
Solution: Custom Stevia (Reb M & D blend) synergistic sweetening matrix. Provides high acid stability, clean sugar-like taste profile, and zero precipitate formation over standard shelf lives.
Challenge: Retaining bulk, structural moisture, and Maillard browning reactions when removing sucrose.
Solution: Co-processed Erythritol + Monk Fruit / Stevia complexes. Restores the physical mouthfeel and caramelization properties of sucrose while maintaining zero glycemic impact.
Challenge: Masking strong off-notes of plant proteins (pea, soy) and active herbal botanicals.
Solution: Glucosyl Steviol Glycosides (GSGs) combined with specialized flavor modulators. Effectively masks off-flavors, earthy notes, and mineral salt aftertaste.
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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Guided by innovation, ecological responsibility, and scientific integrity.
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.
Analytical rigour guarantees trace-free batches and high stability across global standards.
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 central lab is about 200 m² and qualified by CNAS. It houses several major state-of-the-art analytical platforms:
| Quality Control Category | Testing Details & Control Targets |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, identification, glycoside distribution mapping |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals, multi-pesticide residues, residual solvents |
| Microbe Analysis | TAMC, TYMC, E. coli, Salmonella, specific pathogens |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residue clearance, GMO verification, GACP origin tracking |
| Laws & Regulations | Compliance validation across China, FDA (USA), and EFSA (EU) standards |
| Stability Test | Real-time and accelerated stability studies to guarantee target shelf life |
| Others | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, bulk density |
Ensuring supply security, environmental sustainability, and compound potency from the very seed.
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.
Technical and logistics answers for global sourcing directors, formulation scientists, and quality managers.
A fully traceable, certified portfolio of high-potency extracts, produced under strict international quality guidelines.
Standardized Sulforaphane and Glucoraphanin for liver detoxification and cellular defense.
High Anthocyanins content, verified by HPLC and UV to assist in vision health formulas.
97% min Berberine Hydrochloride, ideal for blood glucose management supplements.
Standardized Rosavins and Salidroside for physical stamina and cognitive adaptogenic formulas.
High purity senolytic flavonoid sourced for modern healthy aging formulations.
Rich in Ellagic Acid and Punicalagins for premium cardiovascular and skin wellness applications.
Highly concentrated Silymarin extracted using green solvent protocols for liver care.
Standardized Turkesterone content to support muscle synthesis and athletic recovery.