Orai™ BC (Organic Blackcurrant Extract >30% Polyphenols)

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Anthocyanins,

Polyphenols

Country of Origin

New Zealand

Ingredient Name

Blackcurrant Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients,

Phytochemicals

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant Properties,

Stimulates Immune System,

Supports Eye Health

Labeling Claims

Corn-free,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Pesticide-free,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Imparts color

Product Highlights

• Water extracted powder of NZ grown Organic Blackcurrants
• Excipient free
• Brilliant blue color with slightly sweet taste & tart color

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Energy Drinks,

Sports Drinks,

Tea, Cocoa & Coffee

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Sports Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Applications

Functional Beverages,

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals,

Protein Powder,

Sports Nutrition

Properties

Appearance

Purple/black fine powder

Taste

Astringent

Odor

Light berry

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solubility	min. 95	%	Visual
Mesh Size (Pass through 40 mesh)	95.0	%	Screen
Loss on Drying	max. 5	%	AOAC 18th Edn 926.12

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 10000	cfu/g	APHA 7.72 4th Edn
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 2000	cfu/g	BP 2012
Salmonella	Negative	per 10g	APHA 8.93 4th Edn (modified)
Escherichia Coli	Negative	per 10g	ISO 6579:2002 (E)
Staphylococcus Aureus	Negative	per 10g	APHA 39.5 4th Ed (modified)

Assay

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Antioxidants	min. 300	mg/g polyphenols, predominently polymeric anthocyanins	AOAC 15th Ed 952.03
Total Monomeric Anthoycianin	min. 2	%	AOAC 15th Ed 952.03

Impurities

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals Content	max. 10	ppm	In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B)
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B)
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B)
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B)
Lead Content	max. 3	ppm	In-house digestion/ICP-MS (APHA 125B)

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Chemical Impurities

• Pesticides Residue: Complies with BP 2004 Appendix XI L and USP 561
• Test Method: GC-ECD/NPD confirmed by GC-MS

Drying Method

Freeze Dry

Plant Part Used

Whole Fruit

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Non-GMO Project Verified,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic,

Vegan

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 years

Storage Information

Tightly closed container should be kept at less than 80°F and away from sunlight and moisture.