Direct supply of standardized plant extracts with certified bio-active profiles matching European safety and purity regulations.
Bulgaria is experiencing a major industrial shift in its health and wellness sector. With Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna acting as key distribution hubs for the Balkan region, local food scientists, cosmetic formulators, and nutraceutical manufacturers are actively seeking highly standardized functional ingredients. The demand for premium Blueberry Powder and Bilberry extracts has surged due to their exceptional antioxidant profiles, clinical validation for eye health, and metabolic support.
Our premium blueberry powder serves these exact commercial needs, delivering predictable concentrations of active anthocyanins, natural vitamins, and polyphenols. By partnering with advanced Chinese agricultural zones, we guarantee stability in supply and compliance with EU regulatory guidelines (regulated by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency and EFSA).
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From traditional dairy products to highly clinical phyto-cosmetics, discover how our ingredients integrate seamlessly into local manufacturing pipelines.
Bulgarian Yogurt (Kiselo Mlyako) fermented with Lactobacillus bulgaricus is globally legendary. Leading local processors utilize our fine-mesh freeze-dried blueberry powder to create premium probiotic fruit preparations. The low moisture content avoids syneresis (wheying-off), maintaining viscosity while enriching the yogurt with natural deep violet tones and powerful antioxidant properties.
The Bulgarian pharmaceutical and supplement industry is highly sophisticated. Our standardized extracts, offering controlled percentages of active anthocyanins, are integrated into vision care tablets and vascular health capsules. These products target local consumers demanding verified clinical-grade botanicals that comply with European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) standards.
Bulgarian cosmetics are internationally renowned, primarily due to the Rose Valley’s rose oil. Local cosmetic brands are now pairing active Rosa Damascena compounds with our high-ORAC blueberry extract powder to create hybrid anti-pollution creams, serums, and masks that combat oxidative stress and prevent UV-induced collagen degradation.
Our extraction methodologies preserve active phytochemical structures through advanced low-temperature processing.
| Specification Parameter | Freeze-Dried (FD) Blueberry Powder | Standardized Blueberry Extract Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Vaccinium corymbosum / Vaccinium myrtillus | Vaccinium myrtillus L. |
| Active Concentration | 100% Pure Fruit Solids (No carriers) | Anthocyanins ≥ 25% (HPLC / UV-Vis) |
| Solubility | Excellent water-dispersibility | 100% Water Soluble |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 4.0% | ≤ 5.0% |
| Pesticide Residues | Compliant with EC 396/2005 | Compliant with EC 396/2005 |
| Heavy Metals | Pb ≤ 1.0ppm, As ≤ 1.0ppm, Cd ≤ 0.5ppm | Pb ≤ 0.5ppm, As ≤ 0.5ppm, Cd ≤ 0.1ppm |
Traditional thermal drying methods degrade anthocyanins rapidly. Our factories implement state-of-the-art freeze-drying systems, preserving the molecular integrity of the berry cell wall. For specialized applications, we leverage advanced microencapsulation technologies utilizing natural starch carriers to shield anthocyanin molecules from gastric acid, boosting overall bioavailability when ingested.
How our advanced industrial infrastructure minimizes risk, stabilizes pricing, and guarantees prompt delivery to Sofia & Varna.
We route bulk cargo directly from Chinese shipping hubs to the port of Varna or the port of Burgas, minimizing transit times. For fast-track orders, our partnerships with major rail express networks via Europe land routes ensure reliable overland arrivals in Bulgaria.
Raw material price spikes impact your margins. By utilizing large-scale contract farming and centralized automated storage facilities in China, we smooth out crop yield cycles, offering our Bulgarian buyers annual fixed-price procurement contracts.
Every batch of blueberry powder undergoes rigorous post-harvest and post-extraction assays. Certificates of Analysis (COA) specifying microbial compliance, heavy metals, and active ingredient assay percentages are shipped with every cargo.
Production System
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 EU GMP standards.
Own six fermentation tanks (20 tons capacity for each) for the production of enzyme-modified products.
Ensuring sustainable supply chain practices and constant innovations to benefit botanical wellness worldwide.
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.
Our analytical laboratories operate at the frontiers of chemical profiling and contaminant elimination.
Signature component detection via HPLC, UV, and ELSD. Precise profiling of assay percentages and identification ratios.
Heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd, Cu) tested by ICP-MS. Pesticides, organochlorine residues, and solvent traces determined by GC-MS-MS.
Strict limits on total plate count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella, and other specific pathogen markers.
Our partners' central laboratory is certified to international regulatory frameworks, equipped with the following analytical systems:
| Liquid Chromatography | Gas Chromatography & Absorption | Specialized Detectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2x UHPLC Agilent 1290 (Ultra-Performance) | 1x Shimadzu GC-2010 (Gas Chromatograph) | 2x ELSD Shimadzu 2000ES (Evaporative Light Scattering) |
| 4x HPLC Agilent 1260 Sets | 1x Shimadzu AA-7000 (Atomic Absorption System) | Thin Layer Chromatography Identification Systems |
| 2x HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT | 2x HPLC Diane CU3000 | pH, Moisture, Ash, Sulfur Dioxide residues routine setups |
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.
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.
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Direct technical answers from our chemical engineers and regulatory consultants concerning imports and specifications.
A: Anthocyanins are sensitive to heat and UV light. We pack our bulk blueberry powder in double-layer food-grade anti-static PE bags inside fiber drums that shield the cargo from light and moisture. For sea freight passing through warm regions to Varna, we recommend climate-controlled reefer containers (15°C to 20°C) to prevent thermal degradation and preserve the active oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC).
A: Yes. All batches destined for the European market are tested against the extensive pesticide checklist set by EC Regulation No 396/2005. The raw berries are sourced from GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) certified partner fields, where pesticide utilization is strictly regulated and monitored before harvesting.
A: We provide complete regulatory documentation to ensure seamless clearance. This includes the Certificate of Analysis (COA) from our CNAS-certified laboratory, Phytosanitary Certificate, Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB), Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and Allergen-Free & GMO-Free Declarations. We also assist with EU customs HS code classification (typically HS 1106.30 for fruit powders).
A: Yes. For tableting or capsule manufacturing in Bulgaria's pharmaceutical hubs, we can customize the particle size from standard 80 mesh up to ultra-fine 120 mesh. We also offer custom blending with other berry extracts or carrier matrices (e.g., organic maltodextrin or gum acacia) to optimize tableting compression parameters.