Verified botanical reference items, standardized citrus phytochemicals, and pharmaceutical-grade excipients supporting international bulk buyers.
Shifting from unrefined citrus rind by-products to highly purified, fractionated, and micro-encapsulated polyphenol matrices for precision biomedical demands.
Global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands are abandoning synthetic antioxidant stabilizers in favor of standardized citrus complexes (Eriocitrin, Hesperidin, Narirutin) with fully characterized chromatographic profiles.
Clinical interest in Lemon Bioflavonoids has shifted from general radical scavenging to vascular permeability modulation, glycemic support via GLUT-4 pathway expression, and venous microcirculation repair.
Global procurement teams face diverging regional thresholds. Exporters must satisfy US FDA 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP rules, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) PAH regulations, and strict Japanese ethylene oxide bans.
Transforming agricultural citrus raw materials into high-purity phytochemical active powders through precision chromatography and continuous crystallization.
Continuous automated solid-liquid extraction maximizes target flavanone recovery while minimizing thermal degradation. Integrated macroporous adsorption resin towers allow accurate separation of eriocitrin, hesperidin, and naringin fractions with minimal water and organic solvent consumption.
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) embedded directly within our purification lines uses online spectrophotometric monitoring to adjust column desorption rates instantaneously, keeping intra-batch purity variances within a narrow ±0.5% tolerance band.
Shaanxi ShineHerb Biotech links processing facilities with primary citrus plantations in Sichuan, Zhejiang, and Shaanxi. Automated raw materials handling ensures complete harvest-to-extract traceability and shields international supply agreements from volatile agricultural price cycles.
Industrial specifications engineered to comply with USP, EP, CP, and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) release benchmarks.
| Analytical Parameter | Commercial Grade (30%-50%) | Standardized Complex (60%-70%) | High Purity Fraction (≥80%-90%) | Testing Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Bioflavonoids (as Hesperidin) | ≥ 30.0% / ≥ 50.0% | ≥ 60.0% / ≥ 70.0% | ≥ 80.0% - 90.0% | HPLC / UV-Vis |
| Eriocitrin Content | 2.0% - 5.0% | 5.0% - 12.0% | Custom up to 30.0% | HPLC (Reverse Phase) |
| Physical Appearance | Light Yellow-Brown Fine Powder | Yellow to Light Ochre Powder | Pale Yellow Micro-Crystalline Powder | Visual / Sensory Inspection |
| Particle Size Distribution | 95% through 80 Mesh | 100% through 80 Mesh (Custom 100M) | 100% through 100 Mesh (Micronized) | USP <786> Sieve Screen |
| Loss on Drying / Moisture | ≤ 5.0% | ≤ 5.0% | ≤ 4.0% | USP <731> (105°C, 2h) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | < 10.0 ppm Total | < 5.0 ppm Total (Pb ≤ 0.5 ppm) | < 3.0 ppm Total (Pb ≤ 0.2 ppm) | ICP-MS (USP <233>) |
| Residual Solvents (Ethanol) | < 500 ppm | < 200 ppm | Non-Detectable (< 50 ppm) | GC-Headspace (USP <467>) |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | ≤ 500 CFU/g | USP <61> / EP 2.6.12 |
How downstream product development teams across North America, Europe, and Asia integrate Lemon Bioflavonoids into market-ready applications.
Used as the core active in cardiovascular tone tablets, capillary fragility treatments, and venous support complexes. Paired with micronized Diosmin or stabilized Vitamin C to enhance collagen synthesis and cellular antioxidant recycling.
Acts as an anti-glycation and photoprotective agent in brightening serums and anti-aging creams. Inhibits elastase and hyaluronidase activities, protects dermal structures from UV-induced free radicals, and evens skin tone without sensitization.
Serves as a natural lipid stabilizer and clean-label shelf-life extender in functional drinks and cold-pressed oils. Water-dispersible variants integrate into ready-to-drink premixes without turbidity, bitterness, or precipitation over extended storage.
Practical guidance addressing analytical verification, lead times, regulatory documentation, and custom particle milling.
Our Lemon Bioflavonoids Powder is derived from genuine Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f., providing a distinct chromatographic profile dominated by high ratios of Eriocitrin and Hesperidin. Unlike generic Citrus aurantium or bitter orange extracts, our material is naturally free from Synephrine and Octopamine, eliminating regulatory hurdles with the US FDA and WADA while improving water solubility and organoleptic qualities.
We deploy validated reverse-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) linked to photodiode array detection (DAD) to resolve individual bioflavonoids: Eriocitrin, Narirutin, Hesperidin, and Didymin. Total bioflavonoid contents are reported using both specific compound HPLC integration and traditional UV-Vis spectrophotometry against a USP Hesperidin reference standard, allowing clients to bridge internal specifications and pharmacopeial monographs.
Yes. Utilizing advanced air-classifier milling (ACM) and fluid-bed granulators, we tailor bulk densities (from 0.35 g/mL up to 0.70 g/mL) and grind materials from standard 80 mesh to ultra-micronized 200 mesh (D90 < 20 μm) for clear suspensions. We also produce granular DC (Direct Compression) grades with modified flow properties designed specifically for high-speed tablet manufacturing.
Every commercial batch comes with an exhaustive Certificate of Analysis (COA) containing lot-traceable tests for assay, heavy metals (ICP-MS), residual solvents (GC-MS), pesticide multi-residues (LC-MS/MS), and full microbiological counts. Full regulatory files, including Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Flow Charts, Allergen Statements, Non-GMO Attestations, and valid Halal/Kosher certificates, are provided during formal vendor qualification.
Standard export packaging is 25 kg fiber drums with double-sealed pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene inner liners. Samples (50g to 500g) are dispatched via DHL/FedEx within 48 hours for laboratory verification. Commercial production orders of 500 kg to 10 MT typically ship within 7 to 12 working days from our Xi'an plant, supported by CIF, FOB, or DDP terms worldwide.
Discover complementary ingredients, anti-aging peptides, vitamins, and physiological bile salts supplied across global distribution channels.
Partner directly with Shaanxi ShineHerb Biotech Co., Ltd. for stable multi-ton contracts, batch-tailored HPLC releases, comprehensive audit packs, and rapid global fulfillment.