DETAILS

Prickly Pear Cactus Extract Powder

It is a multifunctional natural plant component. Its abundant polyphenols, betaine pigments, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins give it powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic effects. In the food industry, it is not only a high-quality functional raw material but also an ideal natural pigment source. Although it has a long history of traditional use, modern research is still continuously revealing its potential in metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, neuroprotection, etc.

FUNCTION

Powerful Antioxidant & Anti-Aging

This extract is exceptionally rich in rare betalains and vitamin C, which work synergistically to neutralize harmful free radicals. By reducing oxidative stress at a cellular level, it helps prevent premature aging and supports overall cellular longevity.

Weight & Blood Sugar Management

The natural dietary fibers and unique active compounds within the extract help regulate glucose absorption in the gut. This mechanism improves insulin sensitivity and prevents sudden blood sugar spikes, making it an excellent ingredient for healthy weight management and metabolic health.

Hangover Relief & Liver Protection

Clinical studies suggest that prickly pear extract accelerates alcohol metabolism and significantly reduces the inflammatory symptoms associated with hangovers, such as nausea and headaches. Furthermore, its potent anti-inflammatory properties shield liver cells from alcohol-induced toxicity and oxidative damage.

Anti-Inflammatory & Gut Health

It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory agent that calms systemic inflammation and protects the gastrointestinal tract. The mucilage content in the cactus helps coat and repair the gastric mucosa, thereby boosting digestion and relieving discomfort from acid reflux or irritation.

Application

Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals

This premium botanical powder is ideally suited for manufacturing encapsulated vitamins, tablets, functional gummies, and powdered drink mixes. Formulators can seamlessly incorporate it into blood sugar balance supplements, clean-label detox blends, or premium hangover relief products, where it pairs exceptionally well with ingredients like milk thistle and turmeric to enhance overall efficacy.

Functional Food & Beverages

The extract serves as an excellent ingredient for formulation in energy drinks, meal replacement shakes, wellness teas, and healthy fruit snacks. It delivers a beautiful, natural pink-to-purple hue that eliminates the need for synthetic colorants, allowing brands to capture the booming clean-label market while promoting the product as a trendy "desert superfood."

Cosmetics & Personal Care

This versatile extract is highly sought after for clean beauty formulations including hydrating serums, soothing sheet masks, daily moisturizers, and after-sun repair gels. It provides cosmetics manufacturers with a compelling marketing narrative centered on extreme plant-based hydration and environmental defense, making it perfect for targeting consumers with stressed, dry, or sensitive skin.

COA

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT	METHOD
Ratio	4:1	4:1	Calculation
Identification	Correspond to standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Odor	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	95.45%	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.00%	2.12%	USP
Acid-Insoluble Ash	NMT 2.00%	1.11%	USP
Bulk Density	Between 30~60g/100ml	34.53g	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pesticide Residue	NMT 5,000ppm	Conform	GC \|\| USP
Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	Conform	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)	NMT 1ppm	Conform	ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)	NMT 1ppm	Conform	ICP-MS

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT 10,000cfu/g	Conform	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT 1,000cfu/g	Conform	USP
E. Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP