For manufacturers and formulators in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and functional food sectors, sourcing premium botanical ingredients is the foundation of a successful product. Plant Extract Supply proudly offers our High Quality 100% Natural Pine Bark Extract, a highly bioavailable, potent, and standardized nutritional ingredient.
Derived carefully from the bark of premium pine trees (Pinus massoniana lamb and related Pinus species), this elite plant extract is renowned globally for its exceptional concentration of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). As one of nature's most powerful scavengers of free radicals, our pine bark extract powder delivers robust antioxidant support, making it a highly sought-after raw material for immune support, anti-aging, and cardiovascular health formulations.
Key Specifications & Chemical Properties
Designed for seamless integration into a wide array of dosage forms, our pine bark extract meets strict pharmacopeial standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for our B2B partners.
- Product Name: High Quality 100% Natural Pine Bark Extract
- Botanical Source: Pinus massoniana lamb
- Plant Part Used: Bark
- Active Functional Component: Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)
- Standardized Specification: ≥95.0% Proanthocyanidins
- Test Method: UV Analysis
- CAS Number: 18206-61-6
- Chemical Formula: C31H28O12
- Molecular Weight: 592.5468
- Appearance: Fine Red-Brown Powder
- Organoleptic Profile: Characteristic botanical odor and taste
- Particle Size: 100% passes through an 80-mesh sieve (USP36<786>)
Advanced Extraction & Manufacturing Process
At Plant Extract Supply, we prioritize clean, sustainable, and highly regulated manufacturing protocols. Our High Quality 100% Natural Pine Bark Extract utilizes a gentle, dual-solvent extraction method using strictly purified water and food-grade ethanol.
This meticulously controlled process maximizes the yield of sensitive proanthocyanidins while entirely eliminating the need for harsh, toxic industrial solvents. The resulting extract is subjected to advanced filtration and spray-drying technologies, producing a fine, uniform powder with excellent solubility, stability, and formulation compatibility.
Primary Health Benefits & Pharmacological Functions
Scientific research heavily supports the efficacy of standardizing pine bark extract to a high proanthocyanidin content. For brands developing therapeutic or preventive dietary supplements, this ingredient offers a clinically backed profile:
- Potent Antioxidant Cellular Protection: Proanthocyanidins neutralize oxidative stress and have been shown to work synergistically with Vitamin C to lower the risk of cellular degradation, protecting healthy cells from free-radical-induced damage.
- Cardiovascular & Hemodynamic Support: Promotes healthy blood flow and vascular integrity. The active compounds may block nitrosamines from forming and protect the overall cardiovascular system.
- Microcirculation & Capillary Health: Demonstrates efficacy in improving symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and aiding in the treatment of vascular conditions such as hemorrhoids.
- Metabolic Regulation: Contributes to healthy blood sugar management and optimal kidney function.
- Broad-Spectrum Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Significantly modulates inflammatory pathways, providing targeted relief for joint health and systemic inflammation.
- Cognitive & Dermatological Health: Enhances brain function through improved cerebral blood flow and supports skin elasticity by preventing the breakdown of collagen and elastin.
Industry Applications & Formulation Compatibility
Our 95% Proanthocyanidin Pine Bark Extract Powder is engineered for high performance across diverse manufacturing applications:
- Dietary Supplements (Capsules & Tablets): Ideal as a standalone supplement or blended with complementary antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Resveratrol. The 80-mesh fine powder ensures excellent flowability for encapsulation.
- Nutricosmetics & Skincare: A premium active ingredient for anti-aging, skin-brightening, and UV-protection nutraceuticals.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Can be incorporated into antioxidant shots, wellness blends, and fortified nutritional products.
- Pharmaceutical Adjuncts: Utilized as a natural API or excipient in formulations targeting vascular, ocular, and renal health.
Rigorous Quality Control & Analytical Data (Certificate of Analysis)
Ensuring absolute safety, purity, and efficacy, our in-house quality control laboratory continuously monitors production against European Pharmacopoeia (Eur.Ph.7.0) and USP methodologies.
Analytical Quality
- Assay (Proanthocyanidins): Specification: ≥95.0% | Actual Test Result: 95.22%
- Loss on Drying: Specification: 5.0% Max. | Actual Test Result: 2.21% (Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.5.12])
- Total Ash: Specification: 5.0% Max. | Actual Test Result: 1.05% (Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.4.16])
- Solvent Residue & Pesticides: Strictly conforms to Eur.Ph.7.0 <5.4> and USP36 <561> requirements.
Heavy Metal Limits (ICP-MS Tested)
- Total Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm (Conforms)
- Lead (Pb): ≤ 2.0 ppm (Conforms)
- Arsenic (As): ≤ 1.0 ppm (Conforms)
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 1.0 ppm (Conforms)
- Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.5 ppm (Conforms)
Microbiological Safety (USP <2021>)
- Total Plate Count: NMT 1000 cfu/g (Conforms)
- Total Yeast & Mold: NMT 100 cfu/g (Conforms)
- E. Coli: Negative
- Salmonella: Negative
Clean Label Declarations & B2B Certifications
We understand the demands of the modern consumer and the stringent compliance requirements of international trade. Plant Extract Supply guarantees that this product aligns with all relevant clean-label standards:
- 100% Non-GMO: Not produced from or with any genetically modified plant materials.
- Absolute Allergen-Free: Completely free from peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, celery, lupin, and added sulphites.
- Gluten-Free Certified: Safe for celiac and gluten-sensitive consumer product lines.
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free: 100% plant-derived, certified to Vegan standards, and never tested on animals.
- Kosher Certified: Manufactured to comply with rigorous Kosher dietary standards.
- Purity Statement: Free from BSE/TSE, parabens, phthalates, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Storage Recommendations & Procurement
Storage directives: To maintain maximum potency of the proanthocyanidins, store the powder in a cool, dry place. Ensure the primary packaging remains tightly closed to prevent moisture ingress. Keep out of direct sunlight or prolonged heat exposure.
For technical data sheets, bulk pricing, lead times, or to request a commercial sample for your R&D department, please reach out to our raw material specialists at: [email protected]. Partner with Plant Extract Supply today to secure a reliable, fully traceable supply chain for world-class botanical extracts.
