Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) is a standardized natural plant extract blended from avocado and soybean oil unsaponifiable fractions at a ratio of 1:2, rich in phytosterols and tocopherols.
Shineherb biotech supplies ASU powder with total phytosterols 1%–60%, fully equipped with COA, MSDS for global manufacturers of joint supplements, anti-aging cosmetics and veterinary nutrition products.
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | Huperzine-A > 1% BY HPLC | 1.03% |
| Plant identification (ID) | Huperzine-B > 0.1% BY HPLC | 0.11% |
| Chemical & Physical Control | ||
| Identify | Specification | Result |
| Appearance | Brown Yellow powder | Conformed |
| Extract Solvent | Chloroform & Water | - |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conformed |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conformed |
| Particle size | 80 Mesh (100% Pass) | Conformed |
| Bulk density | 0.4-0.6 g/ml | 0.59 g/ml |
| Loss on drying | N.M.T. 5% | 1.10% |
| Ash | N.M.T. 1% | 0.27% |
| Heavy metal | N.M.T. 10PPM | Conformed |
| Arsenic (As) | < 1PPM | 0.6PPM |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2PPM | 0.7PPM |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 1PPM | 0.3PPM |
| Mercury (Hg) | Negative | Not detected |
| Pest residual | N.M.T. 10PPB | Absence |
| Microbiological Control | ||
| Total plate count | N.M.T. 1000CFU/GM | Conformed |
| Yeast & mold | N.M.T. 100CFU/GM | Conformed |
| Salmonella | Absence | Conformed |
| E.coli | Absence | Conformed |
ASU is a globally recognized natural chondroprotective active raw material. Unlike ordinary pain-relief raw materials, it works through dual pathways: anti-inflammation and cartilage regeneration promotion. Its wide application scenarios are listed as follows:
ASU can be compounded into joint care capsules, tablets and compound herbal powders, mainly used in dietary supplements for joint maintenance of middle-aged and elderly people as well as joint recovery for athletes.
It can be added into anti-aging creams, moisturizing lotions, repair serums and soothing body lotions.
Formulated into specialized tablets and powders for joint care, mobility improvement, and cartilage support of cats and dogs.
| Weight | Packing Method |
|---|---|
| 1kg | Bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs, 25kg or more | By Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery Method | Delivery Time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx | 3-7 days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7 days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| More than 100kgs | By Air | 3-7 days | Door to Airport |
| By Sea | 10-35 days | Door to port |