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Cranberry extract in bulk: 10:1 powder and capsules for private label

Short answer: GOA Supply sells cranberry as a 10:1 cranberry fruit extract powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg and as ready-filled cranberry capsules in vegetarian HPMC capsules in 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces, both also as private label. Both are made from the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon). The extract powder is a deep red powder from China with a particle size of at least 95% through 80 mesh. The cranberry fruit is listed in the EU Novel Food Catalogue as not novel in food.

What is cranberry extract?

The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a low, creeping shrub from the heather family (Ericaceae) that grows in North American bogs and is cultivated on a large scale. Its red berries are processed into juice, dried fruit and extracts. For an extract, the fruit or its juice is extracted, concentrated and dried into a powder. It should not be confused with the European cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos), a smaller related species with its own entry in the EU Novel Food Catalogue.

A ratio such as 10:1 describes the extraction: roughly 10 parts of raw material for 1 part of extract. A ratio says nothing about the content of specific compounds. France's Compl'Alim database lists proanthocyanidins as a characteristic substance of Vaccinium macrocarpon. If your formula needs a stated proanthocyanidin (PAC) content, ask for it separately, because it is not part of the published specification of our powder.

Cranberry in bulk: the forms at a glance

Form Specification (GOA data) Order quantities Typical business use
Cranberry extract powder Fruit extract of Vaccinium macrocarpon; extract ratio 10:1; ≥ 95% through 80 mesh; country of origin China; deep red powder; vegan 10 / 50 / 100 kg Capsules, tablets, powder blends and drink mixes; repacking in retail sizes
Cranberry capsules Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) in vegetarian HPMC capsules; vegan; no artificial additives; HS code 210690; CoA downloadable on the product page 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 capsules Ready-filled capsules for supplement brands, webshops and pharmacies

Smaller quantities than these tiers are possible on request. Larger tiers come with a volume discount, shown per product.

Extract powder or capsules?

The extract powder is the more flexible raw material. Its fine particle size (80 mesh) makes it easy to blend and to fill into capsules, and its deep red colour can be an advantage in powder blends and drink mixes. It is also used by webshops that repack it in retail sizes. The capsules suit brands that want a ready product without their own filling line. They are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands, contain no artificial additives and are supplied in bulk for your own packaging. A CoA can be downloaded on the product page.

What to check when you buy cranberry extract wholesale

  • Species. Check that the specification names Vaccinium macrocarpon and the fruit as plant part, and that this matches your label.
  • Ratio and composition. Ask whether the extract contains a carrier, and which one, so that your ingredient list is complete.
  • PAC content, if you need it. Proanthocyanidin results depend strongly on the analytical method, so agree on the method before you compare suppliers.
  • Moisture and storage. Fruit extract powders take up moisture from the air. Store them closed, cool and dry, and reseal opened bags immediately so that the powder does not clump.
  • Contaminants. Ask for results on heavy metals, pesticides and microbiology.

Our checklist for buying supplements in bulk lists the general documents to request.

Cranberry regulations in the EU

The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon as not novel in food. You can therefore use cranberry fruit and fruit extracts without a novel food authorisation. In France, the Compl'Alim database lists the fruit, the berry and the leaf of Vaccinium macrocarpon as authorised in food supplements, without a fixed maximum.

Claims deserve extra care with cranberry. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 you may only use claims that are authorised in the EU register, under their conditions of use. Check the register before you write any text for your label, website or marketplace listing.

Private label cranberry

For private label we supply cranberry extract powder or filled capsules in bulk for your own packaging and label. As the brand owner, you arrange:

  • the label, with the mandatory food supplement information in the language of each sales country;
  • claims that comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006;
  • notification where required: none in the Netherlands, FOODSUP in Belgium, Compl'Alim in France and a notification to the BVL in Germany.

See our private label page for the details.

Ordering cranberry in bulk

Prices exclude VAT and shipping, and we can arrange transport. Orders are usually shipped within 1–2 weeks, depending on stock. The full specification and a certificate of analysis (CoA) are available on request. See all order options on our wholesale page or browse our plant extracts in bulk.

FAQ

What does 10:1 mean for cranberry extract?
It means that roughly 10 parts of cranberry raw material were used for 1 part of extract. The ratio describes the extraction, not the content of specific compounds.

Is cranberry a novel food?
No. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon as not novel in food.

Can I use cranberry extract powder in drinks?
Yes, the powder is used in drink mixes and powder blends. Test colour and dispersion in your own recipe first.

Do you specify the PAC content?
The published specification of our powder states a 10:1 ratio, the particle size and the country of origin. If you need a PAC value, ask us before you order.

What is the minimum order?
10 kg for the extract powder and 20,000 pieces for the capsules. Smaller quantities are possible on request.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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