HerbIQ - Compounds
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)
Compound Crocin (Crocetin di-β-gentiobioside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (Water-soluble carotenoid diester glycoside) CAS 42553-65-1 Primary source Crocus sativus (saffron stigmas), Gardenia jasminoides (gardenia fruit) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)
Compound Crocin (Crocetin di-β-gentiobioside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (Water-soluble carotenoid diester glycoside) CAS 42553-65-1 Primary source Crocus sativus (saffron stigmas), Gardenia jasminoides (gardenia fruit) Key applications Neuroprotective;...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
