Broccoli Seed Extract, derived from Brassica oleracea var. italica, has emerged as a gold standard in cellular defense, antioxidant upregulation, and detoxification. The primary phytochemical value resides in Glucoraphanin (a glucosinolate) and its bioactive derivative, Sulforaphane. Synthesized upon enzymatic conversion by myrosinase, sulforaphane acts as a potent activator of the Nrf2 pathway (Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2), initiating the transcription of Phase II detoxification enzymes and protecting cellular structures against oxidative stress.
For phytopharmaceutical formulation companies, stability and yield are key. Raw broccoli sprout powders suffer from rapid shelf-life degradation and volatile active contents. Advanced extraction factories employ targeted thermal stabilization and precise enzyme preservation metrics to ensure standardization. Unicare specializes in delivering highly concentrated Broccoli Seed Extracts (standardized up to 10% Glucoraphanin or free Sulforaphane) optimized to endure the humid, tropical environments of Central America.
The commercial and industrial ecosystem of Panama offers a strategic platform for botanical extract distribution. Driven by the Colon Free Zone (Zona Libre de Colón) and Panama's highly integrated maritime logistics infrastructure, local pharmaceutical compounding facilities, cosmeceutical developers, and dietary supplement brands are scaling up operations. Panama serves not only as a domestic consumer market but also as a transshipment gateway servicing Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and the wider Caribbean.
Strict oversight by the Ministry of Health of Panama (MINSA) mandates that raw herbal inputs possess comprehensive quality certifications (GMP, ISO, COA). By offering standardized, assay-verified, and heavy-metal-compliant Broccoli Seed Extract directly to Panamanian hubs, UniCare eliminates supply chain bottlenecks and minimizes local regulatory compliance risks.
Phytochemical shipments destined for Panama benefit from streamlined multimodal transit lanes. By establishing specialized storage and custom logistics profiles for raw inputs, we ensure that temperature-sensitive bioactives, such as glucoraphanin, preserve their integrity from our advanced manufacturing bases in China directly to compounding laboratories in Panama City and free-trade manufacturing zones.
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.
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.
Six production lines. Three annular dynamic countercurrent extraction lines (10t & 15t); two multi-functional extraction lines (32 extraction tanks with six cubic each); one round dynamic countercurrent extraction line (10t).
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.
The production of premium Broccoli Seed Extract involves complex biochemical preservation. To provide stable levels of Glucoraphanin, the raw botanical matrix is subjected to thermal inactivation of endogenous myrosinase under controlled pressures. This prevents premature conversion into volatile sulforaphane during the transport phase. When combined with dietary supplements, the human gastrointestinal microbiome (or exogenous myrosinase additions) facilitates conversion into active sulforaphane, optimizing systemic bioavailability.
1. Supercritical CO2 & Cold Extraction: Prevents thermal degradation of sensitive glucosinolates, retaining pristine molecular bonds.
2. Enzyme Standardization: Precise calculation of moisture levels (< 5.0%) to prevent chemical self-hydrolysis.
3. Heavy Metal Mitigation: Implementation of advanced ion-exchange membranes to filter trace heavy metal contaminants, essential for Central American importation.
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. Detectable items include signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues (GC), pesticide residues (GC-MS-MS), heavy metals (ICP-MS), microscopic identification, moisture, ash, microbial limits, and thin-layer chromatography.
| Analytical Parameter | Methodology / Instrumentation | Compliance Target Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Active Glucoraphanin / Sulforaphane Assay | UHPLC Agilent 1290 / HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT | Standardized at 1.0% to 10.0% Assay Verification |
| Pesticide Residue Analysis | GC-MS-MS (Organochlorine / Organophosphorus) | Undetectable / Compliant with USP <561> |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd, Cu) | ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) | Pb < 0.5 ppm, As < 0.1 ppm, Hg < 0.1 ppm, Cd < 0.1 ppm |
| Solvent Residues | GC Agilent (Flame Ionization Detection) | Compliant with USP <467> / EU Regulations |
| Microbial Profiling | Aerobic Plate Count, Yeast/Mold, Pathogens | Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g, Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g |
| Physical Characteristics | Bulk Density, Particle Size, pH, Moisture Loss | Moisture < 5.0%, Ash < 5.0%, 100% through 80 Mesh |
UniCare invests 10% of our annual net profit in research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction processes, we have also established a professional R&D department for natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation, 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 of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and natural health products into mass-produced products.
To control raw materials with higher quality, a procurement system has been established, extending to every piece of planting land, tracing the raw materials of each batch. Storage of raw materials is operated according to the quality management system, and active content, moisture, ash, heavy metals, and pesticide residues are strictly controlled.
To further ensure product quality, UniCare cooperated with planting farmers to establish ginkgo leaf, epimedium, phellodendron, and olive leaf planting bases. Some bases are planted strictly in accordance with the GACP management model. In addition, we cooperate with seedling R&D companies to cultivate high-content seedlings through hybridization or gene optimization to reduce unit costs for users.
Industrial applications of Broccoli Seed Extract span multiple sectors. Our factory-backed logistics and customized formulation options allow businesses in Panama to integrate these ingredients across three primary fields:
Developing Nrf2-supporting cellular health capsules, liver support blends, and daily detox tablets. We provide highly compressible granulated powder variants that prevent friction in capsule-filling machinery.
Sulforaphane activates cellular defense mechanisms against UV-induced skin erythema. Local Panamanian skincare brands utilize our liquid-soluble, de-odorized extract variants in sun protection creams and pollution-shield serums.
Water-soluble Broccoli Seed Extracts engineered for instant green superfood mixes. Advanced debittering processing ensures organoleptic compliance for retail consumers.
We provide full dossier documentation including DMF, TDS, MSDS, Allergen Statements, and GMO-free certificates to streamline registration with Panama's Dirección de Farmacia y Drogas.
We standardize our extract using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Typical standardizations are at 1.0%, 5.0%, and 10.0% Glucoraphanin. We provide a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each batch, outlining active assay levels, moisture content, and impurity profiles.
Free sulforaphane is inherently unstable and degrades rapidly when exposed to warm and humid ambient conditions. To counter this, our factories specialize in raw extracts rich in stable Glucoraphanin (the precursor glucosinolate). We package the extract in hermetically sealed, multi-layered aluminum foil liners inside drum containers, preventing moisture penetration and temperature-induced degradation during transit to Panama.
Our standard MOQ for commercial orders is 25kg (one drum). For testing and regulatory evaluation trials by Panamanian distributors, we can accommodate sample volumes starting at 1kg. Sea freight to the Port of Balboa or Cristobal typically takes 25 to 35 days, while air freight via Tocumen International Airport (PTY) delivers within 5 to 7 business days.
Yes. In compliance with strict FDA, European Pharmacopoeia, and Latin American sanitary standards, all cultivation batches are subjected to testing at our CNAS-certified central lab. We utilize GC-MS-MS for multi-residue pesticide clearance and ICP-MS for trace metal limitation tests, ensuring complete safety compliance prior to export.
Get in touch with our technical sales team for comprehensive specifications, batch COAs, custom pricing profiles, and active compliance dossiers tailored for import into Panama and the wider LATAM region.
