Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within
the genus Vaccinium (a genus that also includes cranberries, bilberries and grouseberries). Species in the
section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as "blueberries" and are native to North America
(commercially cultivated highbush blueberries were not introduced into Europe until the 1930s).
| English Name | Blueberry Extract |
| Latin Name | Vaccinium Vites-Idaea L |
| Appearance | Dark purple fine powder |
| Ingredients | Pterostilbene and Anthocyanin Etc. |
| Extract Method | Water/ Ethanol |
| Solubility | Good solubility in water |
| Extract Ratio | 4:1 10:1 20:1 25:1 30:1 36:1 |
1. With the function of antioxidant,anti-radicalization and anti-aging;
2. With the function of treating acute conjunctivitis, bronchitis, gastritis, enteritis and urinary stones;
3. With the function of reducing blood sugar and cholesterol and having the great effect to prevent hypertension;
4. With the function of improving blood circulation and detoxification;
5. With the function of enhancing immunity.
1. Drug Use: Blueberry extract is used to treat diarrhea, scurvy, and other conditions. It's very effective in treating diarrhea, menstrual cramps, eye problems, varicose veins, venous insuffiency and other circulatory problems including diabetes. 2. Food Additives:
Blueberry extract has so many healthy functions, billberry extract is also added to food to strengthen the flavor of food and benefit human health at the same time.
3. Cosmetic:
Blueberry extract is helpful to improve skin situation. It's effective in fading out freckle, wrinkle and making skin smooth.
| Physical Control |
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Color | Dark Purple Powder | Complies | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Particle Size 95 | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 3.74% | CPh |
| Ash | 3%Max | 2.35% | CPh |
| Part of Plant Used | Fruit | Complies | / |
| Solvent Used | Water | Complies | |
| Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | |
| Chemical Control |
| Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
| Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
| Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
| Microbiological Control |
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| Yeast & Mold 10 | 300cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP
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