Lingonberry Extract Powder

Lingonberry extract is made from the ripe berries of Vaccinium vitis-idaea, the cowberry of northern forests, and not from the leaves. Water extraction concentrates the soluble berry fraction, and the liquor is dried into a purple red powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. It is a plain whole-berry extract of a single named species, and no powder, marker grade or pure compound of lingonberry is listed beside it for comparison.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0423 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Vaccinium vitis-idaea Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Vaccinium vitis-idaea L., lingonberry or cowberry, a low evergreen shrub of the Ericaceae with small leathery leaves and bright red, tart berries. The part used is the berry. Leaves, stems and roots are not included. Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, and bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, belong to the same genus and are other species, so they cannot be named in its place. Anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, phenolic acids and organic acids are the main constituent families of lingonberry, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Lingonberry

A 10:1 figure on a lingonberry extract states concentration against the starting berries and carries no anthocyanin or proanthocyanidin level. Buyers who need a stated pigment strength will not find it in a plain ratio extract. Competing offers usually quote cranberry or bilberry products in the same search results, and these are different species with different profiles. The identity here is the species, the berry and the ratio, and no marker-based or powder line of lingonberry is listed beside it.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Cowberry
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

Berry Extract Capsules

Lingonberry extract goes into two-piece capsules as a purple red powder with a tart, fruity note. The shell color decides whether the tint shows through, and a flow aid in the premix prevents the fine, slightly sticky powder from bridging at the dosing disc.

Tart Berry Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a rosy to red liquid with a tart, slightly astringent taste. It suits red berry, apple and pomegranate flavors, and the hue brightens in acidic drinks and turns duller as the pH rises.

Red Gummy Premixes

Gummies carry the extract in the cooked base, added late to limit heat exposure. The red color suits cherry, cranberry and berry-mix flavors, and anthocyanins fade under light and heat, so retained samples across shelf life are worth checking.

Colored Tablet Blends

Tablets carry the extract at moderate inclusion, and the red tint shows as speckles in a white core. A pink film coat or a tinted core hides it, and granulation first limits sticking on the punches in humid rooms.

Fruit Stick Pack Mixes

Stick packs pair the extract with citric acid and sweetener for a drink that is stirred in the glass. Low pH keeps the red color vivid, and an opaque film protects it from light, since the pigment fades in clear packs.

Formulation Notes

Lingonberry extract is a purple red powder with a faint fruity aroma and a tart, astringent taste. In water the powder makes a bright red to purple liquid, clear to slightly hazy, that moves toward red in acid and toward blue-gray as the pH rises. A small sediment may form on standing.

Anthocyanin-bearing berry powders take up moisture, and wet powder fades, so weigh the lingonberry extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Use stainless steel or plastic tools, because metal contact can dull the color. Add the powder to the dry base in drink mixes.

Berry anthocyanins fade in heat, light and the presence of oxygen. Keep lingonberry extract in opaque, sealed liners and away from warm spots, and compare a retained sample with fresh stock before use, because a faded, brownish tone in the powder shows the pigment has already begun to degrade.

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)

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