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Rutin in bulk: powder and capsules for supplement brands

Short answer: GOA Supply sells rutin as rutin powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg and as ready-filled rutin capsules in vegetarian HPMC capsules in 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces, both also as private label. Rutin, also called rutoside, is a flavonoid glycoside that occurs in many plants. In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, rutin is listed as not novel in food supplements, so it can be used in supplements without a novel food authorisation. The botanical source and the rutin content of our material are on the specification, available on request.

What is rutin?

Rutin is a flavonoid in which quercetin is bound to the sugar rutinose. Its chemical name is quercetin-3-rutinoside, and in many EU languages it is also called rutoside. The European Commission describes it in the Novel Food Catalogue as a bioflavonoid found in many plants. For food supplements, rutin is extracted from plant material and purified into a fine powder.

Rutin dissolves poorly in cold water. For that reason it is mainly used in capsules and tablets, and less often in drinks. If you are planning a powder blend or a drink mix, test the dispersion in your own recipe first.

Rutin in bulk: the forms at a glance

Form Specification (GOA data) Order quantities Typical business use
Rutin powder Rutin (rutoside) powder; vegan; rutin content and botanical source on the specification, available on request 10 / 50 / 100 kg Raw material for capsule fillers, tablet producers and contract manufacturers
Rutin capsules Rutin extract in vegetarian HPMC capsules; no fillers, 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.

Rutin powder or rutin capsules?

Buy the powder if you produce your own capsules or tablets, or if rutin is one ingredient in a combination formula. You then control the amount of rutin per daily dose and the other ingredients. Buy the capsules if you want a single-ingredient rutin product without your own filling equipment. The capsules contain no fillers and no artificial additives, are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands and are supplied in bulk for your own jars or pouches.

What to check when you buy rutin wholesale

  • Botanical source. Rutin is extracted from different plants on the market. Ask for the source on the specification and make sure it matches what you state on your label and in your product file.
  • Rutin content and test method. Ask which minimum rutin content the specification guarantees and which method the CoA uses, so that you can compare offers from different suppliers.
  • Rutin, quercetin or a derivative? Rutin, quercetin and semi-synthetic rutin derivatives such as troxerutin are separate ingredients with their own names. Use the name on the specification on your label.
  • Contaminants. Ask for results on heavy metals, pesticides, microbiology and residual solvents.
  • Storage. Store the powder closed, cool, dry and out of the light.

If you also work with quercetin, read our guide to buying quercetin in bulk, where the botanical source plays an even bigger role.

Rutin regulations in the EU

The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists rutin, with the synonyms rutoside and quercetin-3-rutinoside, as "not novel in food supplements". That status covers food supplements. If you want to add rutin to other foods, such as drinks or bars, check the status for that use separately with your competent authority.

In France, the Compl'Alim database lists both rutin and rutoside as authorised substances without a fixed maximum amount. A rutin supplement still has to be declared on Compl'Alim before it goes on sale in France, like every food supplement there. For claims, Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 applies: you may only use claims that are authorised in the EU register.

Private label rutin

For private label we supply rutin 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 in line 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.

More on how this works on our private label page.

Ordering rutin in bulk

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

FAQ

Is rutin a novel food?
No, not in food supplements. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists rutin as not novel in food supplements. For other food categories, check the status separately.

Which plant does your rutin come from?
The botanical source is stated on the product specification, which is available on request. Check it before you finalise your label.

What is the difference between rutin and quercetin?
Rutin is quercetin bound to the sugar rutinose. They are separate ingredients with their own specifications and their own names on the label.

Do rutin capsules contain fillers?
No. Our rutin capsules contain no fillers and no artificial additives, in vegetarian HPMC capsules.

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

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

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