Blueberry Extract Powder

Blueberry extract starts from the ripe berries of the cultivated northern highbush, Vaccinium corymbosum, whose dark blue skin wraps pale flesh. Water extraction concentrates the soluble berry fraction, and the liquor is dried to a purple red powder. Leaves and stems are left out of the extract.

The 10:1 ratio extract of blueberry carries no anthocyanin percentage. The grind is 80 mesh and the powder disperses in water. An anthocyanin-graded extract, the plain blueberry powder and the freeze-dried powder are separate products, and the wild lowbush blueberry and the European bilberry are different species.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0054 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Blueberry, Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Vaccinium corymbosum Berry Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Vaccinium corymbosum L., the northern highbush blueberry, a deciduous shrub of the heath family, Ericaceae, native to eastern North America and now grown worldwide. The part used is the ripe berry. Leaves and stems are not added separately to this blueberry extract. The skin is blue-black with a powdery bloom, and the flesh underneath is pale greenish-white.

That pale flesh separates highbush blueberry from the European bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, whose pulp is red to purple throughout. A second field mark is the blossom end: American blueberries keep persistent sepals that leave a rough, star-shaped crown, while bilberries show a smooth, circular scar.

Wild lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, is another distinct source, and a specification that says only “blueberry” does not tell a buyer which one is meant.

Highbush berries contain anthocyanins in which malvidin and delphinidin derivatives dominate, followed by petunidin, cyanidin and peonidin glycosides.

Blueberry Extract vs Powders & Standardized Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Blueberry Fruit Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried V. corymbosum berry	A dispersible berry extract without a marker is wanted
Blueberry Extract 10–25% Anthocyanins	Standardized extract with a defined anthocyanin range	The specification names an anthocyanin figure
Blueberry Powder	Dried, milled whole berry	Whole-berry fiber and flavor are wanted
Freeze-Dried Blueberry Powder	Whole berry dried by freeze-drying	Gentle drying and fresh-berry character matter

Read the 10:1 on a blueberry label as ten parts of berries behind each part of powder. It says nothing about anthocyanin content, and because highbush pigment sits mainly in the skin, the color of a lot also depends on how much skin went into the extraction.

When a label has to declare anthocyanins, the graded blueberry extract is the product to use. The ratio extract suits formulas that want blueberry identity, a berry tint and a dispersible form. The two blueberry powders bring fiber and whole-berry character, the freeze-dried one through gentler drying.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Vaccinium corymbosum
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Purple Red powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Tinted Capsule Fills

Blueberry extract powder fills capsules after a flow check. Its purple red color shows through clear shells and can stain equipment, so opaque capsules are chosen and the filling line is wiped down between runs.

Dry Smoothie and Shake Powders

Shake powders use blueberry extract for a sweet-tart berry note and a purple tint. It dissolves without the grit of milled berry, and its color blends with other fruit and protein powders in the same scoop.

Fruit-Flavored Drink Sticks

Drink sticks pair the extract with sweetener and a flavored carrier. In cold water the powder gives a clear to lightly hazy purple red drink, and the mild flavor combines with citrus, apple or acai-style notes.

Gummy and Chew Premixes

Gummy and chew premixes take blueberry extract after the cooking stage, once the mass has cooled, to protect the pigment from prolonged heat. The purple shade suits berry-flavored pieces, though alkaline ingredients such as calcium carbonate can push it toward blue-grey, so filler choice in a gummy base is tested for its effect on pH and color.

Formulation Notes

The powder is purple red with a mild, fruity aroma and a sweet-tart, slightly astringent taste. In water it dissolves or disperses to a purple-red, slightly hazy liquid. The shade follows pH, brighter and redder in acid and bluer and duller toward neutral.

Anthocyanins respond to heat, light, oxygen and metal ions, so the extract goes into the blend late, finished products are kept from light, and iron or copper fittings are avoided. Disperse blueberry extract in a measured part of the base before the main mix to avoid color streaks and lumps.

Sugar and acid make the powder hygroscopic, and it cakes once exposed. After opening, press out the air and close the liner; room air darkens the pigment and fuses the powder into a hard purple cake.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.