botanical name : Vaccinum macrocapon A.

part of plant : fruit

active substances : proanthocyanidins (PACs)

standardisation : - juice concentrate in powder 1% proanthocyanidins (PACs) - dry extract 4-40% proanthocyanidins (PACs)

description :

What is cranberry ?

Cranberry is a native evergreen shrub that grows throughout North America.

Historically, cranberry fruits or leaves were used for bladder, stomach, and liver disorders, as well as diabetes, wounds, and other conditions.

Today, cranberry is used as a dietary supplement primarily for urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The berries are used in beverages and food. They are also used into dietary supplements in the form of extracts, powder, capsules, and tablets.

sourcing of our cranberry extract and its specific action

Our cranberry extract originates from North America (USA, Canada).

Its specific composition enables it to prevent urinary tract infections.

Cranberry is known for its ability to inhibit the adhesion of certain E.coli bacteria (the pathogen most frequently responsible for urinary tact infections) to cells of the epithelial tract.

This effect is linked to the presence of antioxidant substances called proanthocyanidins (PACs) (a family of flavoind compounds) which neutralise the free radicals responsible for the damage caused by oxidation in the body.

PACs therefore help to limit the attachment and development of bacteria in the urinary tract.

the benefits of cranberry

Cranberry has a number of benefits:
– rich in antioxidants (flavonoids, resveratrol, ursolic acid, etc.), vitamin C, and dietary fiber,
– prevents cystits and urinary tract infections,
– improves digestive and dental health, as well as cardiovascular diseases.

quality of our cranberry extract

adulteration control

Thanks to a combinaison of high-performance identification technics, we ensure that our extracts is not adulterated with unexepected part of the plant (leaves, stem …) or other plants.
Technics used are HPTLC/TLC and HPLC analysis.

HPTLC/TLC

Possible adulteration with : grape seed extract, peanut skin extract, pie bark extract.

This method effectively identifies adulteration, as the different control points (proanthocyanidin and catechin) are significantly recognisable.

1: RS / 2: cranberry extract / 3: grape seed extract / 8: peanut skin extract

raw material ID by HPLC

Our raw material and our dry extract have been identified by HPLC (finger print). The profil obtained is the same for the extract and the raw material, wich proves the purity and quality, concentration of the product.

cranberry: raw material

cranberry: extract

HPLC

Possible adulteration with: bilberry, blueberry, mulberry, black burrant, etc.

pink: cranberry extract / black: bilberry extract

full quality & contaminants control

– pesticides, PAH, aflatoxins, heavy metals, microbioligy are strictly monitored.

– full traceability.

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information!