Engineered high-solubility extracts optimized for beverage, nutraceutical, and clinical health applications across the UAE.
Zero-calorie natural sweetener customized for sugar reduction programs in Dubai food manufacturing.
Rich in Punicalagins, perfectly tailored for Middle Eastern premium health supplements and juices.
EU-GMP standard Ginkgo extract utilizing an advanced acetone process for targeted cognitive wellness brands.
High-concentration ginsenosides ideal for wellness beverages and natural energy formulations in Abu Dhabi.
Exploring the strategic market integration, clean-label shifts, and technological opportunities within the GCC food & cosmetic sectors.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), positioned as the primary commercial and logistics gateway for the Middle East, is experiencing an unprecedented structural transformation in its food, beverage, and wellness sectors. Fueled by governmental initiatives such as "We the UAE 2031" and national wellness frameworks, there is a distinct, measurable market migration toward clean-label, functional, and plant-derived ingredients. Among these, premium Litchi Powder (Lychee Powder) has emerged as a high-demand raw material.
Historically valued for its rich sweetness, Lychee is transitioning from a seasonal flavor choice to a highly technical functional base. High-grade spray-dried and freeze-dried litchi powders serve as vital components in natural hydration systems, gourmet food prep, and luxury cosmetics. The hyper-arid climate of the Gulf region naturally drives massive consumption of functional beverages, mocktails, and rehydration formulas. Industrial product developers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are actively seeking stable, highly soluble fruit powders that can withstand regional shipping and temperature fluctuations without degrading nutritional value.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplements, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. We focus on product development and quality stability, and insist on growing together with our customers around the world.
To ensure global compatibility and rapid distribution, UniCare has established deep cooperation with several excellent Chinese manufacturers who hold 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 shipped to the GCC region.
All our partner factories undergo rigorous verification to ensure compliance with Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) guidelines, Halal requirements, and municipal import protocols across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Guiding principles fueling our research, global botanical sourcing, and delivery of pure bioactive materials.
We explore and unlock the latent therapeutic and functional value embedded deep within natural plants.
Pioneering optimization of botanical manufacturing processes to deliver higher yields and purity.
Deploying cutting-edge hardware and automated process systems to produce certified ingredients.
Prioritizing sustainable farming, employee wellbeing, and supporting community development initiatives.
UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and partners with the largest, most technologically advanced botanical extraction facilities in China. The entire manufacturing process within our network is managed via state-of-the-art, modern, intelligent, and automatic control systems.
Currently, our partners have constructed two state-of-the-art GMP workshops housing six multi-functional extraction lines. This infrastructure includes the only acetone-based process extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract in China that fully conforms to stringent EU GMP parameters. In addition, we operate dedicated fermentation lines and specialized Chinese medicinal preparation units, processing up to 30,000 tons of plant raw materials annually.
Operations strictly follow international GMP regulations to ensure batch purity.
Fully audited CEP status for premium botanical fractions like Ginkgo Biloba.
All parameters of temperature, flow, and vacuum pressures are digitally monitored.
Pioneering industrial scale machinery including annular dynamic countercurrent extractors.
Features three annular countercurrent lines (10T & 15T) and 32 multi-functional tanks.
Six 20-ton fermentation units optimized for bioconversion and modified active ingredients.
Ensuring complete structural compliance, ingredient safety, and heavy metal limits for UAE regulatory agencies.
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 rigorous validation workflows, we guarantee that every batch of fruit powder or active extract shipped to the United Arab Emirates matches international and regional specifications. Our testing scope encompasses active ingredient profiling, heavy metal detection, pesticide residues, microbial analysis, and stability verification.
Available Analytical Parameters: Signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues GC, pesticide residues (organochlorine detection) GC-MS-MS, heavy metal tracking (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper) ICP-MS, microscopic botanical identification, moisture content, dry weight loss, total ash, microbial limits, thin layer chromatography (TLC), density, pH, conductivity, and sulfur dioxide residue tracking.
| Quality Control Category | Testing Items & Target Parameters |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, purity profiling, and active phytochemical identification. |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals (ICP-MS), pesticide residue (GC-MS-MS), and residual solvent limits. |
| Microbiological Analysis | Total plate count, E. coli, Yeast & Mold, and specific pathogen screenings. |
| Raw Material Control | Pesticide residue tracing, allergen source, GMO status, and geographic origin control. |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Verification of compliance with Chinese, EU, FDA, and UAE (MoIAT/ESMA) national standards. |
| Stability & Shelf Life | Real-time and accelerated stability testing to determine degradation curves. |
| Physical/Chemical Parameters | pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, particle size, bulk density, etc. |
Our analytical center includes a state-of-the-art CNAS qualified testing laboratory housing top-tier global equipment platforms:
| Instrument Classification | Manufacturer Platform & Multiplicity |
|---|---|
| UHPLC System | Agilent 1290 Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (×2) |
| HPLC System | Agilent 1260 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (×4) |
| High-Resolution HPLC | Shimadzu LC-20AT High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (×2) |
| Evaporative Light Scattering | Shimadzu ELSD 2000ES (×2) |
| Chromatography Systems | Dionex CU3000 (×2) | Shimadzu GC-2010 Gas Chromatograph (×1) |
| Atomic Absorption Spectrometry | Shimadzu AA-7000 Atomic Absorption System (×1) |
UniCare reinvests 10% of our annual net profits directly into our research and development division. In addition to optimizing and developing existing botanical extraction methodologies, we have established a dedicated R&D wing for natural fermentation. By focusing heavily on bio-fermentation processes, we aim to overcome traditional botanical processing limits and spearhead industry development.
Furthermore, UniCare maintains a close, long-term collaboration with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of industrial fermentation. Together, we develop and scale new raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional health sectors, transforming laboratory breakthroughs into commercial scale runs.
To optimize quality and guarantee traceability, UniCare has built a direct-to-farm raw material sourcing network. By extending procurement processes directly to individual cultivation plots, we trace the agronomic journey of each product batch. All raw material storage operations conform strictly to clean storage protocols, with close analytical verification of active molecules, humidity, ash content, and heavy metal or pesticide residues.
To further secure the supply chain for critical products, UniCare operates cooperative agricultural cultivation bases for Ginkgo leaf, Epimedium, Phellodendron, and Olive leaf. Several of these bases are managed in strict adherence to GACP guidelines. In partnership with seedling research labs, we develop high-yield botanical hybrids using non-GMO selection processes to lower cultivation costs and pass savings to our customers.
Why Chinese extraction facilities lead the world in cost efficiency, purity, and volume stability.
China accounts for over 70% of global lychee cultivation. Operating deep within these key agricultural belts allows UniCare to select only high-grade fresh litchi pulp, ensuring optimal vitamin retention and flavor preservation in the final spray-dried powder.
Our partners employ low-temperature vacuum spray drying (SD) and freeze drying (FD) to prevent thermal degradation of delicate lychee polyphenols, vitamins, and natural sugars, yielding powders with superior water solubility.
With massive automated extraction infrastructure (30,000 tons annual capacity), we achieve economies of scale that lower shipping costs, ensuring competitive pricing for high-volume B2B orders sent to GCC ports.
Litchi powder is incredibly versatile, fitting seamlessly into numerous regional applications:
Global procurement teams face complex regulatory and logistic hurdles. UniCare simplifies importation for GCC enterprises by addressing key risk points:
Technical and logistical insights for procurement managers and product developers in the GCC.
Traceable planting bases, modern processing technology, and advanced quality labs supporting our global distribution.
Explore our full selection of botanical extracts and active formulations, complete with dedicated sourcing links.
Standardized Allicin content customized for immune support supplements in Abu Dhabi.
Bioflavonoid compounds for antioxidant applications in the Gulf cosmetic sector.
High-purity quercetin powder for immune support formulas in GCC markets.
Standardized oleuropein fractions, sourced from verified agricultural bases.
Premium trans-resveratrol bio-actives for anti-aging skincare formulations in Dubai.
High-concentration Turkesterone powder optimized for fitness supplements.
Rich in EGCG polyphenols, ideal for weight management and antioxidant lines.
High-OPC extracts designed for cardiovascular health and skincare formulations.
Anthocyanin-rich extract optimized for premium eye health supplements.
High-content Silymarin powder for liver support formulations.
Sulforaphane-rich extract designed for advanced cellular defense formulations.
High-purity flavonoid extract targeting senolytic and anti-aging applications.
Get in touch with our technical sales team today to request samples, review compliance documentation, or discuss custom formulations tailored for your brand.